2008 Woodie Awards
Experts to speak on economy
Think tank president will tackle job outlook
By: Meredith Mayberry
Issue date: 10/17/07 Section: News
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Political and economic experts are coming to CMU tonight to discuss Michigan's struggling economy and what it means for college graduates.
The free Campus Conservatives-sponsored forum, "Critical Issues: Michigan's Economic Crisis," will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.
Among the panelists will be state representatives Rick Jones and Jack Hoogendyk and Mackinac Center for Public Policy President Lawrence Reed.
Hoogendyk said the forum will be an important first step for college students when thinking about careers.
"I'm always open to any opportunity to talk about solutions," Hoogendyk said. "We want to provide an opportunity for Michigan students and children to stay in Michigan."
Despite Hoogendyk's passion for Michigan, he said students should be concerned about finding jobs in the state.
"There's no question that a good student that studies hard and learns well has a good chance of finding a well paying job," Hoogendyk said. "However, they should be concerned about finding that job in Michigan."
The forum will discuss the options Michigan graduates have, whether they stay in the state or travel to find work.
Isaac Morehouse, director of campus leadership with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, said Michigan's unemployment rate is startlingly higher than the national average.
"Michigan's unemployment rate is about 7 percent, while the nation is under 4 percent," said Morehouse. "There are definitely other jobs in different parts of the country, though."
Jones said he hopes his perspective from multiple careers in Michigan will make him a informed panelist.
"People who attend this forum should leave with ideas on how to better find a job when graduating from college. I've had numerous jobs over my lifetime," Jones said. "I've had three small businesses, put in 33 years in law enforcement, I've even sold insurance."
Whether students look outside Michigan borders or stay close to home, panelists will address possible career paths and solutions to Michigan's economic struggles at the forum.
"This forum is an opportunity for a solution," Hoogendyk said.
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The free Campus Conservatives-sponsored forum, "Critical Issues: Michigan's Economic Crisis," will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.
Among the panelists will be state representatives Rick Jones and Jack Hoogendyk and Mackinac Center for Public Policy President Lawrence Reed.
Hoogendyk said the forum will be an important first step for college students when thinking about careers.
"I'm always open to any opportunity to talk about solutions," Hoogendyk said. "We want to provide an opportunity for Michigan students and children to stay in Michigan."
Despite Hoogendyk's passion for Michigan, he said students should be concerned about finding jobs in the state.
"There's no question that a good student that studies hard and learns well has a good chance of finding a well paying job," Hoogendyk said. "However, they should be concerned about finding that job in Michigan."
The forum will discuss the options Michigan graduates have, whether they stay in the state or travel to find work.
Isaac Morehouse, director of campus leadership with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, said Michigan's unemployment rate is startlingly higher than the national average.
"Michigan's unemployment rate is about 7 percent, while the nation is under 4 percent," said Morehouse. "There are definitely other jobs in different parts of the country, though."
Jones said he hopes his perspective from multiple careers in Michigan will make him a informed panelist.
"People who attend this forum should leave with ideas on how to better find a job when graduating from college. I've had numerous jobs over my lifetime," Jones said. "I've had three small businesses, put in 33 years in law enforcement, I've even sold insurance."
Whether students look outside Michigan borders or stay close to home, panelists will address possible career paths and solutions to Michigan's economic struggles at the forum.
"This forum is an opportunity for a solution," Hoogendyk said.
news@cm-life.com
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