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Social economic research tells us that communities are becoming increasingly defined by their ability to attract, retain and prepare talent. If this is true, then how do communities connect, design and engage in a more purposeful pursuit of success and guiding of their future growth?
A framework based on the themes of education, community and economic innovation is the initial stage of this process. Why these three themes? Broadly defined, these themes are at the core of successful regions and each plays a unique role in attracting, retaining and preparing the talent that defines a community. - More -
On Aug. 24, 2010, the Mayor’s Office, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce and Workforce 2020, convened a small group of executive community, business and education leaders to begin purposeful dialogue on Rochester as a “talent-driven community.” Approximately 35 leaders explored how we can better connect, design and engage in order to prepare, attract and retain a competitive workforce and dynamic community. To view the session's agenda, click here. To read more about this session, including next steps, click here: Striving to Ensure Rochester is a Talent-Driven Community.
Resources:
10 Best Cities for the Next Decade - Kiplinger
Where the Jobs Will Be - Richard Florida
Talent-Driven PowerPoint - Workforce 2020
Coalition Meeting October 2011 - Workforce 2020
Community Resources Inventory Analysis - Workforce 2020
Community Asset Inventory - Workforce 2020
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