Michael Siers – Translating REMI Outputs to Next Steps

[Slides]Translating REMI Outputs to Next Steps – Michael Siers, Towson University

When evaluating policies that can potentially attract new industries, decision makers face a vital question: Does the local workforce’s skills match the new jobs that would be created as a result?

REMI cordially invites you to a guest webinar presentation, “Translating REMI Outputs to Next Steps,” on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. EST by Michael Siers, Director of Research at Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) of Towson University.

REMI PI+ allows users to assess different policies by simulating scenarios and estimating potential economic and demographic impacts. When analyzing policy options that could stimulate economic gains, it is important to understand how suited the local workforce is to meet the needs of new industries.

For his presentation, Mr. Siers will focus on different strategies to extend REMI analysis to help guide local policy makers on ways to prepare the local economy for growth.

Economic Effects of Educational Attainment – Chris Brown, Common Sense Policy Roundtable (slides)

[Slides]Economic Effects of Educational Attainment – Chris Brown, Common Sense Policy Roundtable

Economic Effects of Educational Attainment – Chris Brown, Common Sense Policy Roundtable (recording)

[Recording]Economic Effects of Educational Attainment – Chris Brown, Common Sense Policy Roundtable

Strategies for Providing a Minimum Income in the District of Columbia – Jennifer Budoff, Susanna Groves, and John MacNeil, Council of DC’s Office of the Budget Director (slides)

[Slides]Strategies for Providing a Minimum Income in the District of Columbia – Jennifer Budoff, Susanna Groves, and John MacNeil, Council of DC’s Office of the Budget Director

Chris Brown – Economic Effects of Educational Attainment

[Slides]Economic Effects of Educational Attainment – Chris Brown, Common Sense Policy Roundtable

[Recording]Economic Effects of Educational Attainment – Chris Brown, Common Sense Policy Roundtable

Educational policy changes can translate into long-term shifts in a region’s economy.

If Colorado’s high school graduates obtained the level of post-secondary education considered necessary to meet future demand, the investment in the education system would add an additional $12.5 billion to the state’s economy over 10 years, according to a study released by Colorado Succeeds and Common Sense Policy Roundtable that used REMI economic modeling.

REMI will be hosting a guest webinar presentation on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. EST by Chris Brown, Director of Policy and Research at the Common Sense Policy Roundtable, who will discuss the report, titled “What if Colorado Schools Were No. 1? – A Business Guide for Colorado’s Next Governor.”

You can view the full report, along with responses from Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates, on Colorado Succeeds’ website by clicking here.

For his presentation, Mr. Brown will describe how the study’s authors simulated what would happen if educational attainment matched its future workforce needs. He will review the findings from the report, and consider approaches for evaluating the relationship between educational policies and an economy.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for Q&A.