b'Transformational TrendsCultivating Economic GrowthCulture of In the midst of disruption and a push toward automation, upskilling the American workforce will be the seminal issue of our time. Upskilling the workforce on the Gulf Coast is not intended to correct what is wrong but to strengthen what has Economic Growth always been rightthe premiere workforce in the state and region. Industries and the labor market are experiencing dynamic changes with the emergence of remote workers and increased productivity while utilizing fewer workers. The Gulf Coast Business Council report, Coastal Mississippi Investment Opportunities Analysis, predicts that employment opportunities will become increasingly competitive. 4Meanwhile, according to the Institute for the Future think tank, 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not yet been invented. To cultivate economic growth, industry needs more skilled workers, a commitment to innovation, and quality Inthemidstofdisruptionandaof place. push toward automation, upskillingEconomic development will be based on succeeding at attracting and developing talent while also luring new industry to Coastal Mississippi. Our region has an the American workforce will be theexceptional opportunity to leverage current assets and invest in projects that can seminal issue of our time.help build a foundation for future growth. TheCollegewillcultivateeconomic prosperity on the Gulf Coast by serving asthecatalystforlocalandregional workforce development initiatives. In partnership with local business and industry, we will anticipate, develop, and deliver excellent training that upskills and equips our region with an agile and adaptable workforce. The Gulf Coast region boasts a number of major economic sectorsthatwillrequireongoingcultivation:advancedmanufacturing, shipbuilding, healthcare, high-tech companies, energy, hospitality and tourism, military, small businesses, and banking.4 Gulf Coast Business Council. (2019). Coastal Mississippi Investment Opportunities Analysis. Retrieved from: https://www.msgcbc.org10 MGCCC STRATEGIC PLAN2030'