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LinkedIn Education Connect 2015

Connecting to Opportunity in a Digital World In order for higher education institutions and their graduates to thrive in the economy of the future, we…

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The Close It Summit: Demand More

Advancing Pathways to EmploymentThis panel will address questions submitted by attendees in advance of the session. Markle Senior Director Wan-Lae Cheng describes how Markle will…

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Aspen Institute Senate Socrates 2015: “America’s Moment” Talk and Signing

Rework America member Phillip Zelikow opens Aspen Institute Senate Socrates 2015 with a talk on America’s Moment. The book is jointly authored by a diverse…

Publication Article

Match Americans to Opportunities

By Zoë Baird If it was functioning well, the American labor market would do a reasonably good job of matching Americans to opportunities. Employers would…

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McKinsey Global Institute’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Next 25 Years of the Global Economy Markle Foundation CEO and President Zoë Baird joined Steve Case, Richard Dobbs, Tom Friedman, and Robert Steel…

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Viridis Learning Employment Pathway Innovation Conference

Skill Development for a Global Workforce This panel will consider how to equip the world’s population with the kinds of skills competencies needed to produce…

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Techonomy Detroit 2015

The Right Tech for the Job: Closing the Gap As the economy shifts ever-more rapidly, matching people and their skills with jobs becomes a huge…

Publication Article

Labor looks different in the 21st century—so should job training

By Leila Janah My parents came to this country in 1978. Like so many first generation children of Indian immigrants, I learned to believe in…

In The News

What The Uber Economy Means For The Future Of Work

Existing public policy around employment makes that choice far too expensive, according to Philip Zelikow, who helped author a collection of research and policy thinking…

In The News

American Ends with “I Can”!

America’s Moment… was written by a collection of academics, tech executives, elected officials, and consultants convened by the Markle Foundation… The book promises transformative solutions…

Publication Article

My Questions for the Presidential Primary Debate

By Zoë Baird On Thursday, the top 10 highest-polling candidates in the Republican presidential field will take the stage in Cleveland, Ohio for the first…

In The News

Another Push to Help Workers, With an Online Twist

The goal of the initiative is to make the American Dream a reality by teaching and connecting workers to employers, using online technology.