America Needs Talent: What It Will Take For A Second American Century
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Immigration (Video)
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Carol Christ, Director for the Center for Studies in Higher Education, talks with Jamie Merisotis on his new book, America Needs Talent. Merisotis explains that to usher in a new era of innovation and success, deliberate choices must be made by government, the private sector, education, and individuals to grow talent in America. In America Needs Talent, Merisotis proposes bold ideas to successfully deploy the world’s most talented people-from rethinking higher education to transforming immigration laws, revitalizing urban hubs, and encouraging private sector innovation. Series: "Center for Studies in Higher Education" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 30165]
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