Workforce Development for the Jobs of the Future

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Workforce Development for the Jobs of the Future

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Sep 1, 2016

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In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts discusses what California, the federal government, and employers are doing to nurture a workforce that is well prepared for the jobs of today and the future.

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Sep 1, 2016

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A Conversation with Philip Taubman: Philip Taubman illuminates our vulnerability in the face of the pressing terrorist threat—and the unlikely efforts of five key Cold War players to eliminate the nuclear arsenal they helped create. by Events @ RAND
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Admiral Thad Allen on "Managing the Unexpected": On April 19, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "Managing the Unexpected" as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Admiral Thad Allen, now a senior fellow at RAND. by Events @ RAND
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After bin Laden: The United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan: On June 16, 2011, RAND senior political scientist Seth Jones, an expert on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and al Qa'ida who has worked abroad in conflict zones over the last several years, presented "After bin Laden: The United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. by Events @ RAND
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Green Buildings, Green Jobs: Ambassador Charles Ries describes how Europe and Australia have used innovative policies to provide information on energy consumption by buildings to promote energy efficiency and discuss lessons the U.S. can learn from these efforts. by Events @ RAND
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Tipping the Scale: Policy Approaches Toward Healthy Living and Tackling the Obesity Epidemic: At this January 2010 Policy Forum, experts discuss ways communities can help solve America's obesity epidemic. by Events @ RAND
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Is the United States Losing Its Edge in Science and Technology?: On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader. by Events @ RAND
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The Air They Breathe: How Media May Shape Boys' and Girls' Beliefs About Sex and Gender, Their Sexual Behavior, and Their Futures: Madeline Di Nonno, executive director for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Rebecca Collins discuss how media images of girls influence how they see themselves and whether portrayals of sex in popular media influence behavior. by Events @ RAND
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From Management to Recovery: Emerging Approaches to Serious Mental Illness: Panelists address issues related to recovery from serious mental illness, paying attention to the role of peer support, the rights of people with mental illness to make their own choices, and the possibilities offered by involvement in the arts. by Events @ RAND
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What We Know About Measuring School Performance: At this June 2011 RAND Policy Circle event in Pittsburgh, a selection of RAND's top experts in education policy shared fresh, evidence-based perspectives on measuring school performance. by Events @ RAND
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The Intellectual Life and Legacy of James Q. Wilson: James Q. Wilson left an indelible mark on American government and civil society. In this January 2013 panel discussion at the RAND Corporation, participants who knew Wilson discuss his legacy. by Events @ RAND
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Arthur Kellermann on "Rising Costs of Health Care": On May 24, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented “Rising Costs of Health Care” as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Arthur Kellermann, vice president and director of RAND Health. by Events @ RAND
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Executive Compensation: Challenges and Opportunities: In May 2010, RAND presented, as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, a conversation with Robert Jackson, Jr., Deputy Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation. by Events @ RAND
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A Conversation with John Deasy, the Next Superintendent of LAUSD: On February 17, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "A Conversation with John Deasy, the Next Superintendent of LAUSD" as part of its Distinguished Speaker series in Santa Monica, California. by Events @ RAND
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The Long Shadow of 9/11: America's Response to Terrorism: On July 26, 2011, RAND experts discussed the military, political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and moral implications of U.S. policymaking since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. by Events @ RAND
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California's Water Challenges: David Groves discusses an innovative approach to dealing with the many challenges that may contribute to sustainable and affordable solutions of long term water supplies in California. by Events @ RAND
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Mumbai Rising? India's Economic Rise and the United States: Economist Krishna B. Kumar discusses India's impact on the global economy and the implications of India's economic rise for the United States. by Events @ RAND
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The Long Shadow of 9/11: America's Response to Terrorism: At this program, Brian Michael Jenkins explored some of the most significant political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and military implications of U.S. policymaking since 9/11. by Events @ RAND
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The Affordable Care Act: Change Is the Only Constant: Listen as Leonard D. Schaeffer, founding chairman and CEO of WellPoint and RAND’s 2014 Williams Laureate, discusses the effects of the Affordable Care Act. by Events @ RAND
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Improving Public Services: RAND recently assessed accountability systems in five public secvice sectors (child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation) and made recommendations on how to improve them. by Events @ RAND
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Haskins Lecture on Science Policy: The 2012 Haskins Lecture, given by National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh. by Events @ RAND
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Mexican Security in Decline: Implications and Options for the United States: Jack Riley discusses how Mexican security issues affect the United States, implications for border concerns such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and various policy options available to aid the Mexican government in improving security. by Events @ RAND
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Nuclear Energy after Fukushima: At this March 2012 program, physical scientist Tom LaTourrette discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, and sheds some light on lessons learned in the year since Japan's nuclear disaster in Fukushima. by Events @ RAND
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After the Arab Spring: Turmoil and Change in the Middle East: At RAND's recent Politics Aside 2012 event, Ambassador Charles Ries, Vice President, RAND International, talks with Karen Elliott House, Alireza Nader, and David Rohde about what we can expect for the Middle East in 2013. by Events @ RAND
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L.A. Public Safety After Bratton: Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton joins Greg Ridgeway, director of the RAND Safety and Justice Program, in this dialogue about the effect of mounting constraints on city and state resources and the state of public safety in Los Angeles and California. by Events @ RAND
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Deterrence and North Korea: Senior defense analyst Bruce Bennett discusses why North Korea presents uniquely difficult challenges and suggests new and creative approaches to deterrence. by Events @ RAND
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A Conversation with Harold Brown, Former U.S. Defense Secretary: In a conversation with former Northrop Grumman CEO Kent Kresa, Brown shares stories from his new book, Star-Spangled Security: Applying Lessons Learned over Six Decades Safeguarding America. by Events @ RAND
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The New Generation of Veterans: At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans. by Events @ RAND
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Defusing Iran's Nuclear Threat: On June 19, 2012, Alireza Nader, a senior international policy analyst and Iran expert at RAND, discussed Iran's internal political dynamics and U.S. economic, political, and military options in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. by Events @ RAND
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RAND Distinguished Speaker Series: Edmund Phelps: The RAND Distinguished Speaker Series presents Nobel-prize winning economist Edmund Phelps, who discusses the effect of corporatist values on innovation and creativity. by Events @ RAND
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Drones: In September 2013, Ted Harshberger, director of RAND Project AIR FORCE, moderated a panel discussion on current military and nonmilitary use of drones and other potential applications. by Events @ RAND
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