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Presentations
for Education/Government
Offered by
Edward E. Gordon

"The 2010 Crossroad: Preventing A Workforce Meltdown"

"Bridging the Great Divide:
Education-Business Collaboration"

"Who Has Time to Read?"

"Tutoring & School Reform: Standards, Ethics, and Other Issues"

 

Edward E. Gordon

Presented by an inspiring expert on workforces and careers who is a professional speaker, author, researcher, and knowledgeable education leader. Ed Gordon ...

  • Researches the future - His extensive professional studies challenge educators to think about innovations for today and career success for tomorrow's students.
  • Delivers powerful messages, leavened with  humor, that offer audiences a definite reality check, and thought-provoking content on educational attainment and reform.

Hear or View an Ed Gordon Presentation

  • Hear or view his speech for the Strategic Leadership Insights Series at the University of Minnesota. Click More & Better.
  • "The 2010 Crossroad: Preventing A Workforce Meltdown"

    It's not your father's (or mother's) workforce anymore. The imminent wave of baby-boomer retirements will create opportunities for youth with the technical and other skills needed for 21st-century jobs. A wide range of occupations will experience shortages of qualified workers from the traditional crafts to technical jobs in medicine, IT, and many areas of industry. Ed Gordon explores how some local communities in the United States and other nations are forming alliances of community organizations, educators, and businesses to disseminate information on high-demand jobs in local areas and equip the next generation of younger workers with the skills required for such careers. (His Book: The 2010 Meltdown: Solving the Impending Jobs Crisis)

    "Bridging the Great Divide: Education-Busines Collaboration"

    In this presentation Ed Gordon explores specific ideas and techniques that educators can use to work successfully with business people on literacy and workforce education programs. He reveals some of the key code words to help you close the communications gap between these two very different communities. Finally, he explains how using return-on-investment (ROI) can be used to help encourage the business community to invest in their employees (Human Capital) by showing how the financial return for training and education will create more value in any workplace. (His Book: Skill Wars: Winning the Battle for Productivity and Profit)

    "Who Has Time to Read?"

    Never before have more Americans enjoyed the benefits of literacy. Yet too many people who lack advanced literacy skills are in danger of becoming the new "techno-peasants of the information age."  Ed Gordon addresses why this situation has come to pass. How do past literacy lessons still apply today? What vital role can you play to popularize a literacy revolution in your community? He answers the great literacy question we now face: Do enough Americans see the need to raise personal literacy significantly in order to preserve democracy and also become part of a global knowledge workplace? Much of the future of our republic may hinge on the answer! (His book: Literacy in America: Historic Journey and Contemporary Solutions)

    "Tutoring & School Reform: Stndards, Ethics, and Other Issues"

    Ed Gordon presents a cogent, research-driven perspective on what we know and don't know about tutoring. This presentation links theories, research, and practice together in a coherent manner to provide recommendations and strategies to help improve tutoring across America. Ed also includes practical guidelines for selecting a tutor and proposes ethical and regulatory tutoring standards. This presentation will appeal to educators, researchers, and government officials. If a true tutoring revolution is to benefit American education, their participation will be essential to further effective tutoring and improve consumer safegurds. (His Book: The Tutoring Revolution: Applying Research for Best Practices, Policy Implications, and Student Achievement)

     

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    Ed Gordon's Presentation Clients Include:

    Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada
    American Education Research Association (AERA)
    American Association of Adult and Continuing Education
    California Adult Education Administrators Association
    Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)
    Dawson College, Montreal, Canada
    Delaware Association of Adult & Continuing Education
    DePaul University
    Delaware Department of Labor
    DeVry Institute of Technology
    Education Industry Association
    Florida Reading Association
    Georgia Tech University
    History of Education Quarterly
    Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center (ILRDC)
    Indiana Department of Education
    International Reading Association (IRA)
    International Society for Educational Biography
    Kansas Board of Regents
    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories
    League for Innovation in the Community College
    Lewis University
    Los Angeles Unified School District
    Loyola University Chicago
    Midwest History of Education Society
    National Council for Urban Literacy
    National Council for Workforce Education
    National Institute for Literacy
    National Tech Prep System Network (CORD)
    National Tutoring Association
    The Network
    New York University
    North Carolina Community College System
    North Carolina College Tech Prep
    North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
    Northern Illinois University
    Northwestern University
    Ohio Association for Adult & Continuing Education
    Palm Springs Air Museum
    Partnerships In Learning, Vancouver, Canada
    Pennsylvania Association for Adult & Continuing Education
    Phi Delta Kappa Education Foundation
    Robert Morris College
    State Directors of Adult Education & GED Administrators
    State of Kansas, Department of Education
    State of New York, Office of Workforce Preparation
    State of North Carolina, Department of Education
    State of South Carolina, Department of Education
    Sultan School District - Everett, Washington
    Triton College
    Tutor-Mentor Connection
    University of Akron, Ohio
    University College of Cape Breton, Canada
    University of Maine
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Secretary of Education
    U.S. Department of Labor
    World Future Society
    Workplace Learning Conference

    Here's what people say about his programs:

    "Pragmatic, dynamic, exceptional!"

    Daniel E. Bassill, President
    Tutor-Mentor Connection

    "Ed Gordon is a visionary!

    Marlore D. Derby
    Delaware Association of Adult and Continuing Education

    "Thank you for offering such a motivating and interesting keynote address. You have the right formula for working with business and industry."

    Linda Ray Tracy, Specialist
    North Carolina Community College Systems

    "Your remarkable presentation provided hope and motivation. We enjoyed every second of the experience."

    Bob Zettler, Vice President
    North Central College, Ohio

    "Your presentation was the glue that caused the conference to gel."

    Carolyn Olson, Associated Director
    Kansas Board of Regents

    "Your presentation was wonderful."

    Elizabeth Isler, Associate Vice President
    North Carolina Community College System

    "Your outstanding programs are exciting, informative, and extremely well received by our visitors."

    Sharon Maguire, President/Museum Director
    Palm Springs Air Museum

    "Your presentation was well prepared, well delivered, and stimulating. What else could we ask for?"

    Jean Varnum
    University of Maine


    "I would like to extend my personal thanks for your enlightening, energetic, and informative keynote. I have received so many positive comments, 'exceptional, remarkable,' and 'surpassed all expectations.' "

    Patricia L. Rickard, Executive Director
    CASAS


    "The attendees were very impressed with your presentation....are still commenting about your excellent and enthusiastic presentation style."

    Jane A. Kerlagon
    St Louis, Missouri Public Schools


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