Talent Development

The Greater Racine County initiative was developed by the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) to showcase the abundance of opportunities available to those who decide to take root here. The GRC Newsletter highlights talent recruitment and retention resources as well as community promotion and examples of those who chose Racine County.

Greater Racine County serves as a portal for those who decide to explore, work and take root in Racine County. From new housing development to the expanding opportunities in the manufacturing industry, discover the latest updates in the February 2022 GRC Newsletter!

As a group of 18 institutions, HERA represents more than 140,000 students across southeastern Wisconsin who are key to driving our economy forward. However, finding and recruiting talent can be a challenge. To combat this, HERA established the Best Practices for Recruiting to share creative ideas on how employers can collaborate with and recruit from our region’s universities and colleges.

The 2021 GRC Virtual Talent Summit will feature a keynote speaker plus three optional breakout sessions, which will all be recorded and delivered after the event. There will also be an interactive networking session at the beginning and a dynamic recap with exciting opportunities at the end.

Whether you’re considering launching a new internship program, revitalizing an existing one, or simply curious on the benefits of this impactful strategy – these workshops are designed to give employers the details on delivering an amazing internship experience.

As the result of a USDA Small Business Development Grant, WEDC Main Street and Connect Communities businesses are invited to attend a series of FREE virtual training events during spring of 2021.