DT #459 Connecting Students with Business and Industry Partners
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Dennis is joined by Mark Perna and they discuss how economic development professionals can help our business and industry partners connect with students. In a time of full employment, worker shortages, and a skills gap business and industry partners are increasingly looking to economic development professionals to help bridge the gap with their future workforce. There is an increase in job fairs, career expos, and career exploration events. A company's approach to these events can make or break a business's recruiting efforts.  Dennis and Mark discuss best practices and ways to help foster an understanding of today's generation of workers.  Connect with Mark Perna
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