
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.
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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

The Demographic Drought: Who is Going to Do the Work?
RON HETRICK
Vice President of Staffing and Senior Economist, Lightcast

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
Panelist
Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition
GuideWell

Donna Wagner
Panelist
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
UF Health St. Johns
Hiring Justice Involved – Expanding the Talent Pipeline

Reggie Fullwood
Facilitator
President
Operation New Hope

Mary Smith
Panelist
Vice President People & Culture
JTA

Lisa McGann
Panelist
Human Resources Director
Crown Products
Hiring Individuals with Disabilities – Diversifying Your Workforce Talent

Joey D’Souza
Facilitator
Senior Vice President
The Able Trust

Megan Smith
Panelist
Senior Manager, Global Accessibility and Accommodations
Amazon
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
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
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
Contact CareerSource NEFL at info@careersourcenefl.com.