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Worth A Second Listen: KEDM Policy And A Pint - Workforce Development Public Forum

KEDM Public Radio | By Cory Crowe

Published September 20, 2017 at 2:09 PM EDT

What professions are sought after in NELA? Listen To Policy and a Pint to find out.

Accounting, CIS, healthcare, and manufacturing are the in-demand career sectors in north Louisiana according to workforce development experts. KEDM's Policy and a Pint dug into the subject at an open public forum on workforce issues.

Many members of the public supported S.T.E.M. education starting as young as kindergarten.

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KEDM Policy and a Pint: Part 2

Panelists and audience members agreet that the future of our workforce is children. Panelists fielded many questions about STEM education and the educational foundation being laid by our area educators.

The KEDM Policy and a Pint public forum was held Tuesday, September 12 at Monterrey Grill, 3610 Desiard Street in Monroe.

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KEDM Policy and a Pint: Part 3

The panelists for the discussion were:

Carrick Inabnett - Vice President of Workforce Development - CenturyLink
Rosalyn Pogue - Director of Career Connections - The University of Louisiana Monroe
Dennis Epps - Chancellor - Louisiana Delta Community College

The discussion was moderated by News and Public Affairs Director Cory Crowe.

For more information contact KEDM Public Radio at 318-342-5556 or news@kedm.org.