Eye on the Ball: Equitable, End to End, Tech Talent Development
October 27, 2023 • Best Buy Headquarters

Eye on the Ball: Equitable, End to End, Tech Talent Development

Best Buy Headquarters
October 27, 2023

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About the Tech Talent Conference

The tech talent outlook in 2023 has radically shifted. Hiring that was ‘off the charts’ is now the slowest in 5 years. Employees who were leaving in record numbers are now staying. AI continues to impact every element of the hiring process. Amid these changes, investments in nontraditional talent strategies slowed. Equity investments in new hires and talent development strategies reduced. And education struggled to keep pace training talent prepared to work in the modern workforce. During the din and disruption of 2023, focus on our shared future is required. Eye on the ball: equitable, end to end, tech talent development.

Schedule

Welcome

Brian Tilzer

Chief Digital, Analytics, & Technology Officer

Best Buy

Keynote Discussions

Willie Jett

Commissioner

Minnesota Department of Education

Marc Majors

Deputy Commissioner

MN Department of Employment and Economic Development

Renee Edwards

VP, Technical Product Management

Optum

Brad Thompson

Senior Vice President, Data Sciences

Target

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Defining Computer Science Education and the Impact of AI in K12 Learning Environments

Francisco Cervantes

Director of Creative Learning, Scratch Foundation

Dan McCreary

AI Evangelist

Computing Science Education Policy, Plans & Progress

Jen Rosato

CSforAll-MN and University of Minnesota

Sarah Carter

STEM/Computer Science Integration Specialist at Minnesota Department of Education

Computer Science Specialist

Minnesota Department of Education

State CS Education Policy Listening Sessions

The Apprenticeship Journey

Managing Director

ConnextMSP

Victor Barge

Enterprise Solution Director, Daugherty Business Solutions

Bilal Mamdani

Director, Daugherty Business Solutions

Community Solutions in High School & College Internships

Allison Barmann

Executive Director, Genesys Works - Twin Cities

Torrey Lau

Director of Academic Excellence, Rêve Academy

Jeremiah Brown

Vice President of Partnerships & Internships, Achieve Twin Cities

Jackiez Gonzalez

Associate Manager, Innovation, Best Buy

Andrea Riehl

Associate Director, Social Impact, Best Buy

What Young, Diverse, Future Talent is Saying about Joining the Workforce

Co-Founder

Rêve Consulting

Chief of Staff

ECMC Group

Managing Director

ConnextMSP

Jere' Brewster

Business Operations Manager, ECMC Group

Hiring Mid-to-Senior-Level Talent in 2023

Founder

Minnesota Talent Leaders

Lead Recruiter

SPS Commerce

Becky Lauseng

VP of People Operations, Onsights.io

Upgrade Your Company's College Internship Game in Tech

Piper Cleaveland

Director, SciTech Internship Program

Ingrid Schnettler

HR Manager, Ecolab

VP, Senior Group Development Manager

US Bank

Swap Meet! Collaborating on Employee Development & Retention Practices

Principal HR Business Partner

CHS

Sr. Manager, Tech Talent Programs

Target

Organizational Development Consultant & Executive Coach

University of Minnesota

Our State's Vanishing Workforce and What You Should Do About It

Director of Workforce Solutions & Executive Director

Ramsey County Workforce Innovation Board

Susan Brower

State Demographer, State of Minnesota

Jaime Wascalus

Director and Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology and Communications, City of St. Paul

Networking Skill Building

Jeff Riegle

Wealth Strategist, Green Guardian Wealth Management

Joel Crandall

VP of Talent, MnTech

Rosie Nestingen

Marketing Professional

Jake Krings

Vice President of Technology, Target

Transportation & Parking

Please Park at the Knox Parking Ramp

See navigation and parking instructions below.

From North Metro:
Take 35W South to Exit 9C to West 76th St.
At the stoplight, turn right onto West 76th St.
Proceed to the intersection of Knox Ave South and turn left.
Pass the Metro Transit Bus Stop and take a right into the Parking Ramp.

From South Metro:
Take 35W North to Exit 9B to I-494 West
Take I-494 West to Exit 6A to Penn Ave South (CR-32)
Continue right onto Penn Ave South (CR-32)
Proceed to the intersection of West 76th St. and turn right.
Continue to Knox Ave South and turn right.
Pass the Metro Transit Bus Stop and take a right into the Parking Ramp.

From East Metro:
Take I-494 West to Exit 6A to Penn Ave South (CR-32)
Continue right onto Penn Ave South (CR-32)
Proceed to the intersection of West 76th St. and turn right.
Continue to Knox Ave South and turn right.
Pass the Metro Transit Bus Stop and take a right into the Parking Ramp.

From West Metro:
Take I-494 South to I-494 East
Take I-494 East to Exit 6A to Penn Ave South (CR-32)
Turn left onto Penn Ave South.
Proceed to the intersection of West 76th St. and turn right.
Continue to Knox Ave South and turn right.
Pass the Metro Transit Bus Stop and take a right into the Parking Ramp.