Jeff Lawrence from the Center for Economic Growth will discuss how to meet the demands of the technology sector and provide a long-term pipeline for skilled workers. He will update attendees on a workforce development initiative the Center plans to conclude just as the conference takes place by:

identifying breakthrough solutions for our region to embrace economic globalization presenting a systematic approach for workforce development and counseling attendees on how they can maximize their role in this new age of workforce development. As CEGs Executive VP, Lawrence is responsible for manufacturing and technology programs and the programmatic interaction and oversight of the Chief Executives Network for
Manufacturing and TechConnex with CEG.

 

Jeff has more than 20 years manufacturing experience in engineering, quality, and
operations management. Prior to joining CEG in 1994, he was employed for ten years by E.I.
Duponts Remington Arms Company and General Electric Silicones. Jeff has a BS in mechanical
engineering and a MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

 

Location:
Marriott
189 Wolf Road
Albany 12205