“Opportunity comes through economic growth, whether that’s additional funding to go to our schools, infrastructure projects, job creation so someone can get their first job out of high school or college, career advancement opportunities, promotions, or buying your first car—that’s all driven by economic growth,” Chris DiPentima, the president and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), told CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
CBIA recently recently released a new plan—Opportunity Connecticut: Reimagining Our Workforce, Economy, and Quality of Life—which looks to boost the state’s economic competitiveness, expand career pathways, retain and attract investment and talent, and foster innovation. It was developed after extensive research and dozens of forums across the state hosted by the CBIA Foundation—a diverse group of stakeholders representing education, business and industry, the nonprofit sector, and community leaders.
Learn more about CBIA’s economic action plan and how education is a driver of economic growth while also benefiting from it by listening to the latest CEA podcast episode below or wherever you get your podcasts.
