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On behalf of CareerSource Northeast Florida, JAXUSA Partnership, and SHRM Jacksonville, we would like to thank you for attending the 2023 Talent Forum – Innovative Solutions to Overcome Talent Shortages – held at WJCT Studios on October 19th. A special thank you to Ron Hetrick and Mark Wilson for their insightful presentations regarding the current state of our workforce and for challenging us to build a strong workforce in the future. Further, thank you to all our panelists who shared best practices with our audience.
We hope the forum provided inspiration and innovative ideas to help solve your workforce challenges. The presentation materials can be accessed through the event website. We appreciate your support and continued efforts to build Northeast Florida’s talent – now and into the future.
The 2023 Talent Forum has been pre-approved for a maximum of 3.75 Professional Development Credits with SHRM. Document your credit hours for the forum in your online recertification available through the SHRM Certification website. Use the SHRM Activity ID: 23-NPYXP.
2023 Talent Forum Keynote Presentations
![Ron-Hetrick Ron Hetrick](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ron-Hetrick.jpg)
The Demographic Drought: Who is Going to Do the Work?
RON HETRICK
Vice President of Staffing and Senior Economist, Lightcast
![mark-wilson Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mark-wilson.webp)
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
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Adrienne Johnston
Facilitator
President & CEO
CareerSource Florida
![Zoe Goss](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Zoe-Goss.webp)
Zoe Astra
Panelist
Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition
GuideWell
![Donna Wagener](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Donna-Wagner.webp)
Donna Wagner
Panelist
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
UF Health St. Johns
Hiring Justice Involved – Expanding the Talent Pipeline
![Reggie Fullwood](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Reggie-Fullwood.webp)
Reggie Fullwood
Facilitator
President
Operation New Hope
![Mary Smith](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mary-Smith.webp)
Mary Smith
Panelist
Vice President People & Culture
JTA
![Lisa McGann](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lisa-McGann.webp)
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](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joey-DSouza.webp)
Joey D’Souza
Facilitator
Senior Vice President
The Able Trust
![Megan Smith](https://csnefl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Megan-Smith.webp)
Megan Smith
Panelist
Senior Manager, Global Accessibility and Accommodations
Amazon