Japanese Visitors Tour CTC; Learn About Workforce Development, Partnership

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Columbus Technical College played host to visitors from Japan to discuss how to successfully bridge education and business partnerships. Columbus Technical College Vice President of Economic Development, Jamie Loyd, spearheaded the visit and organized a tour of the campus.

Professor Shigemi Yahata from Lifelong Learning and Career Studies at Hosei University in Tokyo and Dr. Hiromi Hara - a senior researcher for the Research Department of Labour Quality Management and Career Development with The Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training in Tokyo learned about how we conduct workforce development and interact with local employers and other governmental agencies. Professor Yahata and Dr. Hara enjoyed a presentation that focused on Columbus Technical College's role in workforce development.

Vice President for Economic Development Jamie Loyd said its important to continue to "think globally" when it comes to workforce development and education - especially in this area.

Columbus Technical College Vice President of Economic Development, Jamie Loyd

"More and more international companies are locating in our area, largely due to available human capital, or workforce," Loyd said. "Because education is the leading driver of innovation and economic growth around the world and we compete globally for human capital, it is paramount that we share information and learn from others."