Workforce 2000 Addresses "Worker Dearth" Workforce 2000, first in the Regional Workforce Development Series will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the Renaissance St. Louis Hotel. This special program will address the number one business issue at the national and local levels. Richard Judy, senior research fellow at the Hudson Institute and author of Workforce 2000 and Workforce 2020, is the keynote speaker. Judy will describe the population demographics behind the "worker dearth" that the St. Louis region and the nation are experiencing. His writings have appeared in such forums as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, National Review, International Executive and the Wall Street Journal Europe. Dick Fleming, president and CEO of the St. Louis RCGA, will give an update on the Workforce Development Regional Planning Initiative and breakout session sessions following the presentation will highlight specific workforce development topics and programs that will help employers stay competitive in the 21st century. For more information, call Colin Stahlhut at 314/444-1145.

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