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From School to Workforce: Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving

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Time: October 16, 2012 from 10:30am to 12pm
Location: Boston Massachusetts
Website or Map: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/…
Event Type: professional, development, webinar
Organized By: Credo Reference/Libraries Thriving and National Forum on Information Literacy
Latest Activity: Sep 30, 2012

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According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for a Competitive Workforce, more than three million jobs in the United States remain unfilled due to an unskilled workforce. Information literacy is one of the critical competencies essential for developing a skilled, competitive workforce.

On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, from 10:30am - 12:00pm EST, the National Forum and Credo Reference/Libraries Thriving will host the following webinar, focusing on the 21st century skills that all learners will need to compete effectively in today's dynamic global economy.

From School to Workforce: Information Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills.

Our Guest Panelists include:

Ms. Jennifer Homer, ABC - Vice President of Communications and Career Development for the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Alexandria, Virginia

Mr. William Badke, Associate Librarian, Trinity Western University, for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy ACTS Seminaries | Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, Canada

Dr. Lana W. Jackman, President, National Forum on Information Literacy - Facilitator

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DATE: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

TIME: 10:30am-12:00pm EST

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