A Fireside Chat on Workforce Upskilling and Innovation for National Security

Join a thought-provoking fireside chat featuring Zoë Baird, Senior Counselor to the Secretary for Technology and Economic Growth at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google. Moderated by Peter Spiegel, U.S. Managing Editor of the Financial Times, this 26-minute discussion delves into the critical issues of upskilling the U.S. workforce and investing in research and innovation to bolster national security. Explore the concept of "training while working" through apprenticeships and the development of a "lifelong learning" system to create a skilled workforce for semiconductor fabrication and other vital industries. Gain insights into the importance of strengthening both software and hardware environments to support the economy comprehensively. Discover the significance of public-private collaborations in fostering the digital skills necessary to drive economic growth. Engage with expert perspectives on the intersection of technology, workforce development, and national security in this illuminating conversation from The Aspen Institute.

A Fireside Chat with Zoë Baird and Kent Walker