Following the annual meeting, a set of priorities and an action plan will be developed and shared with the Council members and prospective members. Council members and prospective members will then be encouraged to join working groups to address the priorities identified for action. They join Intel Corporation, SGI, The Morrison Institute at Arizona State University, the Millken Institute, and WGA as members. Following is a list of issues raised at the meeting. Workforce Development Recruitment and development of employees is critical.
Talent is needed.
This is not necessarily a labor shortage, but a skill shortage. One third of all jobs are in transition because they are being created or being phased out as obsolete. The region needs to provide more and better technology training for teachers so they can incorporate high tech into their curriculum. Focus should be on K-20 education, if not lifetime learning. Need to encourage more females and minorities.