Join generational expert and international thought leader Mark C. Perna for an interactive, 3-hour deep dive into the trends reshaping regional competitiveness. At the intersection of education, employment, and economic development, Mark brings a 360-degree view of how these systems can and must work together to supercharge your community's competitive advantage.
The talent shortage isn't slowing down, and the next generation is searching for purpose in systems that haven't kept pace with how they think, learn, and work. Talent is a critical deciding factor in nearly every expansion and relocation decision, making it imperative to connect education, workforce, and economic development into a single, purpose-driven pipeline.
In this interactive session, Mark will share the vital trends that drive communities forward:
Competitive Advantage: Build a talent strategy that benefits learners, employers, and your entire region simultaneously.
Engagement Equation: Understand what truly motivates today's emerging workforce and how to meet them where they are.
Consensus Before Collaboration: Create the community rally point that turns stakeholders into a coordinated force for change.
Purposeful Pipelines: Connect purpose-driven education to passion-driven employment at every level of the system.
Rising Together: Design for the long-term success of every student, employer, and community in your region.
Mark's strategies are already being implemented by regions everywhere, including the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Labor. Come ready to engage during open dialogue and Q&A. With data-driven insights and real tools, Mark will help you attract, engage, and empower the talent your community needs to thrive.