Talent Development

The 2023 Racine and Kenosha County Intern Mixer event is designed to help connect local interns and new hires to each other – and with the a variety of community amenities offered in our region.

During this session, you will learn why engagement matters. Disengaged employees cost US companies more than $450 billion in productivity losses annually. Join RCEDC, RAMAC and Living As A Leader for this in-depth conversation as we uncover the importance of engagement and how you can assess and increase engagement levels at your company.

Come and see how Gateway Technical College students stand out and learn how their hands-on career training has prepared them to meet employers’ needs. The School of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology is hosting six Reverse Career Fairs that will take place at various Gateway Technical College locations during the month of March.

The Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program is a state-funded grant program that provides employer-led worker training grants. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $400,000 per grantee.

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.

Business leaders need to think differently about current talent needs and creatively structure their recruitment efforts to meet the job market. Options included engaging with talent that have taken breaks from the job market and seniors and retirees seeking ways to stay connected.

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.