Special Encore Presentation: The Power of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
October 17, 2013
Hosted by Pamela Robinson
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Episode Description
This “Power of STEM” episode examines emerging practices and challenges facing the STEM community. We focus on the actions that companies, international organizations, government agencies, communities, professionals, students and parents can take to seize the opportunities that translate into jobs and thriving careers. While 50% of jobs today require some degree of technological skill, ASTRA projects that 77% of jobs will require such skills by 2023. Of concern, less than 15% of U.S. college undergraduates are currently pursuing degrees in science or engineering. In comparison, more than 30% of Indian and 40% of Chinese college undergraduates are pursuing degrees in science or engineering. Given this economic outlook, STEM emerges into everyone’s business. Whether you are a company partnering or investing in STEM programs to advance your strategic goals, a community-based organization offering opportunities to attract students and workers to enroll in programs or apply for competitive grants and scholarships, policy makers providing legislation that is inclusive of people in all communities, a student exploring areas of study and employment or parents investing in your child’s future, STEM initiatives and programs affects all of us. Join the call to see how you can get involved in shaping current and future employment opportunities.
The Future of Workforce Learning and Development
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The Future of Workforce Learning and Development is about how International Organizations, Government Agencies and communities are addressing the challenges of developing a highly-skilled, productive workforce to support positive economic and social impact.
You will gain real-world strategies, actionable solutions and useful resources on hot topics shaping the future of workforce learning and development.
Pamela Robinson
Pamela Robinson is the CEO of Financial Voyages LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Financial Voyages LLC provides business management, financial and specialized certification training, consulting and program support services to international organizations and government agencies. The firm partners with clients to develop highly-skilled and productive professionals, managers and senior leaders. Financial Voyages LLC is distinguished by delivering actionable practices for workforce development that support positive economic and social impact in the communities served by their clients.
Pamela’s international perspective was shaped by living and working in Europe, North America and Central America. She holds an MBA in International Business and Finance and is a doctoral candidate, Georgia State University. She holds certificates in Emerging Market Strategies, Georgia State University and Venture Capital Executive Program, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. In 2013, Pamela received the 2013 Enterprising Women of the Year award from Enterprising Women Magazine. This award honors women business owners who have demonstrated that they have fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities. In addition to receiving numerous awards in business and leadership she is a member of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and the International Economic Development Council.
