Dr. Laura Freid, President of Maine College of Art & Design is the speaker this morning at Eggs & Issues.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 65% of America’s children will hold jobs that have yet to be created. Arts and design education is crucial to providing the critical thinking, creative problem solving, risk-taking, collaboration, and innovation skills needed for this future entrepreneurial economy. As the major driver of Portland’s creative economy and a net importer of the area’s young, creative, and diverse workforce over the past 140 years, Maine College of Art & Design has made Portland a go-to location for living, working, and visiting.

TAKEAWAYS

• The critical role Maine College of Art & Design plays in strengthening Portland’s economy and Portland as a cultural destination
• The value of incorporating new art and design thinking in Portland’s various business sectors
• How your company or nonprofit can partner with Maine College of Art & Design to help your organization and employees stay engaged and ahead in your industry