DT #459 Connecting Students with Business and Industry Partners

<p>Dennis is joined by <a href="https://markcperna.com/">Mark Perna</a> and they discuss how economic development professionals can help our business and industry partners connect with students. In a time of full employment, worker shortages, and a skills gap business and industry partners are increasingly looking to economic development professionals to help bridge the gap with their future workforce.</p> <p>There is an increase in job fairs, career expos, and career exploration events. A company's approach to these events can make or break a business's recruiting efforts.  Dennis and Mark discuss best practices and ways to help foster an understanding of today's generation of workers. </p> <p><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Connect with <a href= "https://markcperna.com/">Mark Perna</a></strong></span></p>