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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO OVERCOME TALENT SHORTAGES
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Register Now!

Join us for the 2023 Talent Forum!

Learn about the current state of Northeast Florida’s economy and labor market. Business leaders will dive into innovative recruitment, training and retention strategies that they are deploying to address talent shortages.

This event is for businesses, workforce developers, economic pioneers, educators, elected officials, and community visionaries who are dedicated to building Northeast Florida’s talent – now and into the future.

THURSDAY

October 19, 2023

11 AM – 4 PM

WJCT Studios, Inc.
100 Festival Park Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

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2023 Talent Forum Keynote Presentations

Ron Hetrick

The Demographic Drought: Who is Going to Do the Work?

RON HETRICK

Vice President of Staffing and Senior Economist, Lightcast

Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber

The State of Florida
Workforce

MARK WILSON

President & CEO, Florida Chamber

Innovative Recruitment and Retention Strategy Panels

Hear from business leaders who are utilizing innovative strategies to solve their talent shortage challenges.

Work-Based Learning Solutions – Train and Retain Your Own Talent

 

Adrienne Johnston

Facilitator
President & CEO
CareerSource Florida

Zoe Goss

Zoe Goss

Panelist
Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition
GuideWell

Donna Wagener

Donna Wagner

Panelist
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
UF Health St. Johns

Hiring Justice Involved – Expanding the Talent Pipeline

 

Reggie Fullwood

Reggie Fullwood

Facilitator
President 
Operation New Hope

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Panelist
Vice President People & Culture
JTA

Lisa McGann

Lisa McGann

Panelist
Human Resources Director
Crown Products

Hiring Individuals with Disabilities – Diversifying Your Workforce Talent

 

Joey D’Souza, Senior Vice President, The Able Trust

Joey D’Souza

Facilitator
Senior Vice President
The Able Trust

Megan Smith

Megan Smith

Panelist
Senior Manager, Global Accessibility and Accommodations
Amazon

2023 Talent Forum Sponsors

Duval County Public Schools
Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
Sanderson Pipe
Website HQ - A Jacksonville Website Design Company

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available Now

Highlight your business to leaders throughout Northeast Florida

Lunch: $5,000 (one available)

Your sponsorship includes:

  • Two-minute presentation to open lunch session
  • Name and logo in all marketing (social media/advance news coverage, opening/closing presentations, printed material, signage)
  • One table at the 2023 Forum (8 tickets)
  • One table sponsored for educators/nonprofits (8 tickets)
  • Eight tickets to the opening reception with speakers, partners, sponsors

Register as a Sponsor today!

Innovate: $2,500 (five available)

Your sponsorship includes:

  • Name included on opening and closing presentation and printed materials
  • One table at the 2023 Forum (8 tickets)
  • Four tickets sponsored for educators/nonprofits
  • Four tickets to the reception

Register as a Sponsor today!

Collaborate: $1,000 (five available)

Your sponsorship includes:

  • Name included in printed material
  • Four tickets to the 2023 Forum
  • Two tickets sponsored for educators/nonprofits
  • Two tickets to the opening reception with speakers, partners, and sponsors

Register as a Sponsor today!

Contact CareerSource NEFL at info@careersourcenefl.com.

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