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Investing in Georgia's Workforce: A U.S.-Japan Dialogue Co-sponsored by Sasakawa USA, the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta, the U.S. Department of State, and the Georgia Institute of Technology Center for International Business Education and Research Supporting organizations are the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and the Japan-America Society of Georgia Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00-2:00 PM Historic Academy of Medicine 875 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Georgia is home to a young, growing population of over 10 million people entering an increasingly technologically advanced twenty-first century workplace. With over 432 facilities in Georgia, Japan is a leading international investor employing over 26,000 workers. On September 6, Sasakawa USA, the U.S. Department of State, the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, and the Georgia Institute of Technology will co-host a luncheon panel discussion to explore how Japanese and U.S. firms, state and local authorities, and educational institutions can work together to train and develop Georgia's workforce. Panelists will address Georgia's future workforce needs, approaches to workforce development, and opportunities for stakeholder collaboration. Local supporting organizations include the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Japan-America Society of Georgia, and the Technical College System of Georgia. Confirmed Speakers: Julie Chung, Director, Office of Japanese Affairs, Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State James Hoadley, Associate Director, Center for International Business Education and Research (GT CIBER), Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Ray Perren, President, Lanier Technical College Michael Phillips, Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, InComm The Honorable Takashi Shinozuka, Consul-General of Japan in Atlanta Phil Sutton, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation Ambassador James P. Zumwalt, CEO, Sasakawa USA This event is being offered as part of Sasakawa USA's The Alliance Working in America (TAWA) program<https://spfusa.org/programs/alliance-working-america-series/>. It also supports the U.S.-Japan Economic Dialogue's effort to increase bilateral collaboration on developing employees who perform successfully as technological advancements change the 21st century workplace, creating jobs and promoting economic growth in both countries. The on-the-record discussion is open to the public. Members of the local government, businesses, educational institutions, and the media are invited to attend. Lunch will be served. REGISTER NOW<http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cr9nk5cab&oeidk=a07efl13g2a3b579cd8> https://bit.ly/2MLTsFL Agenda 12:00 - 12:30 Registration/Lunch 12:30 - 12:45 Welcome remarks 12:45 - 1:15 Panel Presentations 1:15 - 2:00 Q&A and Discussion ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.