What the Midterms Mean for Education and Workforce Policymaking
At a Glance
Discover how midterm election results could shape the future of education, workforce development, and economic opportunity in this timely bipartisan discussion featuring leading policy experts and voter insights.What impact will the midterm elections have on the future of education and workforce policy?
Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) for a timely post-election conversation on Friday, November 13, at 1:00 p.m. ET, on what the midterm results could mean for learners, workers, and the policies shaping economic opportunity.
A bipartisan panel of education and workforce policy experts will unpack the results and what they signal and share their insights on where federal and state policymakers may focus their attention on education and workforce policy in the year ahead.
The conversation will also spotlight findings from a new JFF pre-election survey capturing voter perspectives on the kitchen-table issues shaping their lives, from getting a quality job and navigating AI impacts on the economy, to paying for education and training and ensuring they have the skills in demand. We’ll connect those perspectives to the policy landscape ahead and share recommendations for federal and state policymakers to help ensure learners and workers face No Dead Ends on their pathways to economic advancement.
Who Should Consider Attending:
State and local leaders, education and training providers, employers, and advocates for education and workforce development
Speakers
Jason Bearce
Vice President, Strada Education Foundation
Julie Peller
Founder and CEO, Peller Strategies
James Redstone
Director, Government Affairs, Semiconductor Industry Association