{"id":2548,"date":"2015-10-15T13:39:14","date_gmt":"2015-10-15T19:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pressreleases.uccs.edu\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2015-10-20T12:28:34","modified_gmt":"2015-10-20T18:28:34","slug":"uccs-forum-to-focus-on-workforce-and-the-skills-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleases.uccs.edu\/?p=2548","title":{"rendered":"UCCS forum to focus on workforce and the skills gap"},"content":{"rendered":"

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. \u2013 Communities and local businesses can capitalize on the current robust U.S. economic climate but should be aware of growing workforce skills gaps that pose dangers to long-term economic recovery, according to University of Colorado Colorado Springs experts.<\/p>\n

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Current trends and forecasts will be shared from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the 19th<\/sup> annual UCCS College of Business Southern Colorado Economic Forum. Local and national economic experts will discuss trends and forecasts for the Colorado Springs and national economies. The event is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Broadmoor Hall, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs. Tickets are $80, including parking. Registration and a full agenda is available at http:\/\/www.southerncoloradoeconomicforum.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

“We are pleased to provide the economic trends shaping our community, region and nation that have the potential to affect our local economy both in the short- and long-term,” Venkat Reddy, dean, College of Business, said. “We know our community partners value this data and perspective, and we are pleased that they continue to support us year after year and make it possible for us to bring this event every year to our community.”<\/p>\n

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Tatiana Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Featured speakers are:<\/p>\n