Talent Forum to highlight ways to obtain, retain college-educated workers

Leaders from higher education and industry will have the opportunity to learn and discuss how to recruit, hire and retain the diverse, exceptional talent pool available through Hoosier colleges and universities at the Indiana Talent Forum 2024 on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Trine University’s MTI Center.

Sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the Forum, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will offer panel discussions featuring local business leaders, higher education administrators and personnel from college and university career centers.

Following a welcome from Gretchen Miller, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Trine University (Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., Trine University president), attendees will hear brief remarks from Tony Denhart, executive vice president of talent and workforce with the IEDC.

Kim Tempel, senior director of Northeast Indiana Works, and Rick Farrant, director of communications for Northeast Indiana Works, will share data on labor market demands and employer outcomes.

A higher education panel will include Jason Blume, assistant vice president of Innovation One, Trine University; Joe McMichael, vice chancellor of Ivy+Career Link, Ivy Tech Community College; and Julie Caldwell, director of career development, University of Saint Francis.

Hallie Custer, vice president of human resources, Parkview Health; Jordan Applegate, senior director of human resources, Sweetwater; and Erin Serafino, director of talent, OrthoWorx, will make up a panel representing industry.

Participants will have the opportunity to network with professionals across multiple sectors and contribute to strategic planning sessions focused on talent acquisition and retention. They will learn about resources and programs that support hiring and retention efforts, and how Indiana's higher education institutions are partnering with employers to create clear career pathways.

Lunch is provided.

To register or for more information, visit trine.link/indiana-talent.