Which way forward? An economic interview with Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll is frequently approached by global news organizations to comment on economic issues. He was recently interviewed by the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) for his perspective on how the Canadian economy will be impacted by recent global events. This document summarizes key components of the interview.

The interview includes a variety of topics, including this one: How can an economic region discover opportunity? From Jim’s perspective, it’s through skills transformation. He recently keynoted a community economic development summit in an auto-industry dependent city. He comments about the challenges that exist in the manufacturing sector: and how some regions are turning challenge into opportunity.

You'll also find a news report that ran in newspapers across Canada after this economic development conference; you'll find some unique views on the types of careers that are emerging in the future.

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• Read the news cover: "Knowledge Explosion Key to the Future"