Talent & Education Department Overview

TALENT & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

*Photos featured in this booklet largely pre-date COVID-19 and as such, masks and social distancing are not observed.

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THE GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER — Talent & education program overview A successful, vibrant community relies heavily on the supply of qualified people who can meet the current and future needs of business and industry. The talent & education team is committed to the cultivation of a culture of growth and opportunity for individuals to increase the talent available to employers.

The past year was filled with countless examples of impact that will reverberate through the community for years to come.

TALENT AND EDUCATION CAREER PLANNING FindYourInspiration.careers

• 30,000 students & educators connected to businesses • Job shadows • Business tours • Access to subject matter experts

CURRENT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS • Engage, develop and retain young talent • Professional development and social networking for 21- to 40-year-olds • Nearly 1,700 individual and 100 corporate members

GREATER GREEN BAY TEEN LEADERSHIP • Build emerging young leaders through experiences that prepare them to be positive change partners • 50 high school sophomores annually • 500+ alumni

LEADERSHIP GREEN BAY • Inspiring leaders to enrich our community • 45+ annual participants • 1,300+ alumni • $3.6 million in recorded volunteer hours

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP • 150 high school juniors and seniors participate annually • State program through the DWD • Work in 16 career clusters, including manufactuing and healthcare

TALENT ATTRACTION AND RETENTION • Concierge services for out-of-market new and prospective hires • Industry-specific recruiting • Economic Development Strategic Plan diversity task force • Talent task force • Creating a brand for recruiting to the Greater Green Bay community

Partners in Education convenes leaders from business, nonprofit, K-12 and post-secondary education, to facilitate discussions and foster partnerships that lead to enhanced opportunities for all students across Northeastern Wisconsin. Our mission is to be the lead program for identifying, developing and supporting education & business to help all learners prepare for productive community life and strengthen the economic vitality of the region.

GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER TALENT & EDUCATION TEAM

Julie DeBaker workforce and leadership development coordinator jdebaker@greatergbc.org 920.593.3400

Mallory Nash Current Young Professionals program manager mnash@greatergbc.org 920.593.3408

Morgan Doshi director of talent mdoshi@greatergbc.org 920.412.0252

Lindsey Petasek Youth Apprenticeship manager lpetasek@greatergbc.org 920.593.3406

Cherie Heath workforce development specialist cheath@greatergbc.org 920.593.3400

Ashley Skocynzski leadership and career development manager askocynzski@greatergbc.org 920.593.3404

Eric Vanden Heuvel Vice president of talent and education evandenheuvel@greatergbc.org 920.593.3412

TALENT & EDUCATION SIGNATURE EVENTS The Golden Apple Awards annually celebrate excellence in teaching by honoring eight teachers or teams of teachers as well as the overarching educational community for their impact on our future workforce.

Leaders Luncheon brings together community leaders and young professionals to celebrate Current Young Professionals’ programming accomplishments of the past year.

Find Your Inspiration Experience is a two-day event bringing businesses, students and the community together to experience careers from area businesses in an engaging, fun format. On the field trip day, more than 3,700 8th grade students participate.

Future 15 & Young Professional Awards celebrates young professionals growing and excelling in their respective fields, including 15 area YPs as the Future 15, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Next Generation Best Place to Work and Young Professional of the Year.

CurrentWeek is a week-long opportunity for young professionals to explore and engage with their community by sharing ideas, fostering collaboration and making meaningful connections with other YPs. Legacy of Leadership, hosted by Leadership Green Bay, recognizes high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation at a celebratory event at which the Leo Frigo Leadership Award and the John M. and Meredith B. Rose Business Leadership Awards are celebrated.

K-12 PARTNERS IN EDUCATION SCHOOLS

POST-SECONDARY PARTNERS

- Algoma School District - Assumption BVM Catholic Church - Ashwaubenon School District - Denmark School District - Green Bay Area Catholic Education - Green Bay Area Public Schools - Howard-Suamico School District - Kewaunee School District - Luxemburg-Casco School District - Northeastern Wisconsin Lutheran High School

- Bellin College - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - St. Norbert College - University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

- Pulaski Community School District - Unified School District of De Pere - School District of West De Pere - Seymour Community School District - St. Joseph School - Oneida Nation - Wrightstown Community School District

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