Track B - Innovating Economic Opportunity: Creating Smarter Pathways for Upward Mobility & Growth (Panel)

Workforce innovation isn’t just about the future—it’s about creating smarter, more inclusive pathways to opportunity today. This panel will explore cutting-edge workforce development models that bridge the gap between blue-collar trades and high-tech industries, ensuring individuals at all skill levels have access to sustainable, upwardly mobile careers. From apprenticeship programs and industry-led training to AI-driven talent matching and skills-based hiring, learn how businesses, educators, and policymakers are rethinking workforce development to drive economic mobility and long-term growth.