connections collaborations partnerships and linkages fred dedrick executive director pennsylvania workforce investment board nga development policy forum january 11 2005 miami florida outline new economic realities s challenges next generation strategy industry strategic investments high priority occupations system accountability rapid technological change disruptive technology travels skilled labor accelerates learning curve globalization hard for us to compete on price requires quality products market niches higher skills shift service economy business models outsourcing off shoring value chains embedded in supply chain flexibility human capital needs quickly life long demographics changes loss of experienced workers regional disparities education achievement levels pa ranks 45th percent with no more than a school degree 46th adults over 25 who have post secondary credentials community colleges serve only 2 population compared 4 6 nationally stagnant growth 0 3 increase year ending july 1 2004 slowest rate aging retirements 3rd highest 65 manufacturing tradition from august 2000 december
