Livingston, NJ - A 2012 study by the McKinsey Global Institute reported that by 2020 employers worldwide could face a shortage of 85 million high- and medium-skilled workers. To help address this the Independent College Fund of NJ (ICFNJ) will be having their annual meeting to discuss this issue and "Closing the Gap Between Higher Education and 21st Century Innovation and Commerce." The event will be held on Oct. 29th at the Eisenhower Conference Center from 8:30 to 12:00.
The Keynote Speaker will be Michele Brown President & CEO, Choose New Jersey and will discuss keeping New Jersey competitive. There will also be panelists to discuss establishing a "New Tradition of Strategic Partnerships" with Independent Higher Education:
Stacy Fischer, Director, Center for Global Education, Drew University
Regina Hartley, Human Resources Division Manager, UPS Information Services
Lynn Insley, Director, Office of Career Development, Stevens Institute of Technology
Muriel Shore, Ed.D., RN, Dean of the School of Nursing, Felician College
According to Mark Bocchieri, Board Chair for the Fund and NJBIA's Education Policy Chairs, "I believe that you will find the information that will be shared that day very timely. The panelists will be joined by academic and business leaders forging new pathways in workforce development."
8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting Program
GPS Address:
80 Beaufort Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Please attend as our guest. R.s.v.p. by October 23rd
Yvette Panella , 908-277-3424, or email [email protected]
ICFNJ Annual Meeting serves as an educational opportunity for member colleges and universities, businesses and corporations, students and the general public.
The Annual Meeting is offered without registration fees thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. To become a sponsor, contact Gerry Bellotti, 908-277-3424.
$1,500 – Lead Sponsor
$1,000 – Program Sponsors
$500 – Reception Sponsors
For information about ICFNJ visit www.njcolleges.org.
Stacy Fischer, Director, Center for Global Education, Drew University
Regina Hartley, Human Resources Division Manager, UPS Information Services
Lynn Insley, Director, Office of Career Development, Stevens Institute of Technology
Muriel Shore, Ed.D., RN, Dean of the School of Nursing, Felician College
According to Mark Bocchieri, Board Chair for the Fund and NJBIA's Education Policy Chairs, "I believe that you will find the information that will be shared that day very timely. The panelists will be joined by academic and business leaders forging new pathways in workforce development."
8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting Program
GPS Address:
80 Beaufort Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Please attend as our guest. R.s.v.p. by October 23rd
Yvette Panella , 908-277-3424, or email [email protected]
ICFNJ Annual Meeting serves as an educational opportunity for member colleges and universities, businesses and corporations, students and the general public.
The Annual Meeting is offered without registration fees thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. To become a sponsor, contact Gerry Bellotti, 908-277-3424.
$1,500 – Lead Sponsor
$1,000 – Program Sponsors
$500 – Reception Sponsors
For information about ICFNJ visit www.njcolleges.org.
