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[Southsider2k12]

I ran this series on the CBTL facebook page, but wanted to share them here. For those who didn't follow them, this is my personal "20 for 2020" which is going to be 20 items of importance to the future of Michigan City, and what I believe should happen with them as well as why. If you are interested in seeing the discussion that went with them on facebook check hashtag #20for20 on facebook.

[Southsider2k12]

We have reached the finish line. This is the twentieth idea for this February's #20for20 list of ideas for Michigan City improvements. The list has been both fun and challenging to navigate and explain. It has also been interesting to see all of the comments and ideas. It makes me go back to 2006 when I started this page based on the idea that we were our best Michigan City when everyone is engaged and thoughtful.

With that in mind, Part 20 is a personal favorite of mine. It is a paper that was researched and written by the Brookings Institute. What makes it really special is that one of the contributors to the article is a recent Michigan City High School graduate. The paper itself is a study on how communities can "Reskill" their work forces and also how to determine the best sorts of fields and industries to try to attract to a community. What are the sorts of jobs that best lend themselves to being able to take skills and advance in the work force in the future? What sorts of fields lead to the most growth in a community? How best can you get a force force of low wage earners transition to higher paying fields?

This paper is a great read, and a potential source of discovery for a community who is struggling to advance out of a post manufacturing work force.

https://www.brookings.edu/research/realism-about-reskilling/