Talent Talks: What YPs Look For in an Employer

Join Grow Cedar Valley for Talent Talks: What YPs Look For in an Employer, a dynamic lunch & learn featuring a panel of young professionals, college students, and employers discussing the modern workforce. Topics include: - Workplace culture and flexibility - Career growth and leadership - Purpose and communication - Bridging gaps between employers and emerging talent You’ll walk away with: - Insight into what attracts and retains young professionals today - Understanding of evolving workplace expectations - Practical ideas for recruitment, engagement, and retention - Opportunities for Q&A with panelists Schedule: - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration / Lunch - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Panel Presentation with Q&A Panelists: - Amanda Buhrow, PHR — Vice President, Talk To Me Technologies - Zach Hansen, AIA, WELL AP — Preconstruction Manager, Woodruff Construction - Brooke Kraft, SHRM-SCP — Vice President of Talent Management, VGM Group, Inc. - Jacy Werning — Social Media Coordinate at University Relations, University of Northern Iowa - Sarah Tulley — Senior double majoring in Marketing and Organizational Leadership (Minor in Entrepreneurship), University of Northern Iowa Photo/Video Release: - Grow Cedar Valley staff/contractors may take photos/video for social media, brochures, publications, and their website.