Explore the potential of infrastructure investments to create good jobs and boost economic development in this insightful panel discussion. Delve into how renewing America's roads, rails, bridges, and other critical systems can address employment concerns while improving the nation's physical assets. Learn from experts about successful strategies implemented across the country to connect community members with quality employment opportunities through infrastructure projects. Discover the business case for investing in workers, training, and safety, and how these practices benefit both employees and company operations. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers as they share real-world examples and discuss the far-reaching impacts of infrastructure investments on workers, businesses, and communities.
Overview
Syllabus
Building Good Jobs into America’s Infrastructure Investments
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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