Talent Attraction & Retention (through the MMAC affiliate, FUEL Milwaukee)
Objective: Reverse the trend of negative net migration by attracting talent from outside the region and retaining talent within the region.
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Increased professional development activity among local talent under 40 years old. - Held annual week-long Professional Development Bootcamp for 1,000+ participants - 300+ professionals who manage or recruit talent attended bi-monthly talent attraction and retention workshops
MILLENNIALS According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2030 Millennials will make up 75% of the workforce.
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Increased young professional (YP) engagement with Milwaukee’s cultural and entertainment amenities through events and focus groups. - Held bi-monthly events, patronizing local arts and culture amenities - Partnered with other local YP organizations to host “Milwaukee Blueprints: Creating a YP Agenda” — a civic engagement discussion that allowed 200+ attendees to voice concerns and share their ideas with elected officials
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Formed college and university partnerships to target students who are nearing graduation and seeking employment. - Marketed FUEL events to Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee students - Offered free FUEL membership to full-time students over the age of 21 - Provided free access to FUEL’s online Career Center to full and part-time students - Worked with the Milwaukee Fellows program to secure internship placement for participants — young men from Morehouse College — nearing graduation
2017-2019 agenda • Boost employer-sponsored financial literacy for Millennials and Generation Y, populations seeking workplace support/education for personal money management. • Increase volunteer leadership, board membership and civic engagement for regional YPs, whose retention is deeply tied to service and community connection. • Create more deliberate professional and social interaction among young professionals from different backgrounds and cultures, helping to increase the sense of community and inclusion so important to YPs.
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