SPEECHES AND POWERPOINTS

Model Speeches

Representative Rahm Emanuel, A New Deal for a New Economy, Chicago Commercial Club (January 2008)
Congressman Emanuel talks about his long-term vision for economic growth, which includes expanding the basic level of education provided in the U.S. to include at least one year of postsecondary education or training.

Representative John Tierney, Statement on the House Floor Regarding the Green Jobs Act (August 2007)
Congressman Tierney provides a compelling statement about the need to train America’s workforce at all skill levels as well as the importance of middle-skill jobs.

Talking Points
Making the Case for a Skill Guarantee/Training Investments: Supporting Facts and Quotes

PowerPoints
Use one of our PowerPoints in whole or as inspiration for your own. Our PowerPoints provide a visually compelling way to present information about Skills2Compete.

About Skills2Compete: PowerPoint and PDF
The Forgotten Middle of the Labor Market: PowerPoint and PDF
Policy Precedents: PowerPoint and PDF
Public Support: PowerPoint and PDF
Benefits and Returns: PowerPoint and PDF