Free Public Forum – The Working Future of Newport – Oct. 5th 6-8pm @ Pell School

DATE: Thursday, October 5

TIME: 6-8pm

LOCATION: Claiborne Pell Elementary School | 35 Dexter Street, Newport, RI.*Ample parking directly across the street from the school.

What Will Be the Jobs in Newport’s Future and Who Will be Qualified to Fill Them? “The Working Future of Newport”

A Public Forum Presented by The Alliance for a Livable Newport

If economic initiatives planned by the City of Newport are successful they will create new opportunities for people trained in 21st-century job skills. What can be done to make sure our residents will be able to meet this challenge?

Here’s an opportunity to learn about The North Side Innovation Hub; Newport’s successful application for the “Working Cities” Grant; Career Tech Programs at Rogers High School, and the OneNewport Outreach to the Newport Community.

Panelists:

• Sarah Atkins, Newport Department of Economic Development and Civic Investment

• Robert Young, Director, Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) and Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC)

• Kerry Clarke, College and Career Readiness Coordinator, Rogers High School

• Colleen Jermain, Superintendent, Newport Public Schools

• Joe Tomchak, Assistant Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Newport County

Moderator – Lauren Carson, Newport’s State Representative for District 75

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