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
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
Best Buy
Keynote Discussions
Willie Jett
Minnesota Department of Education
Marc Majors
MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
Renee Edwards
Optum
Brad Thompson
Target
Explore Conference Tracks
Defining Computer Science Education and the Impact of AI in K12 Learning Environments
Director of Creative Learning, Scratch Foundation
AI Evangelist
Computing Science Education Policy, Plans & Progress
CSforAll-MN and University of Minnesota
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
Enterprise Solution Director, Daugherty Business Solutions
Director, Daugherty Business Solutions
Community Solutions in High School & College Internships
Executive Director, Genesys Works - Twin Cities
Director of Academic Excellence, Rêve Academy
Vice President of Partnerships & Internships, Achieve Twin Cities
Associate Manager, Innovation, Best Buy
Associate Director, Social Impact, Best Buy
What Young, Diverse, Future Talent is Saying about Joining the Workforce
Co-Founder, Rêve Consulting
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, ECMC Group
Managing Director, ConnextMSP
Business Operations Manager, ECMC Group
Hiring Mid-to-Senior-Level Talent in 2023
Founder, Minnesota Talent Leaders
SPS Commerce
VP of People Operations, Onsights.io
Upgrade Your Company's College Internship Game in Tech
Director, SciTech Internship Program
HR Manager, Ecolab
VP of Technology Services, US Bank
Swap Meet! Collaborating on Employee Development & Retention Practices
Principal HR Business Partner, CHS
Sr. Manager, Tech Talent Programs, Target
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
State Demographer, State of Minnesota
Director and Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology and Communications, City of St. Paul
Networking Skill Building
Wealth Strategist, Green Guardian Wealth Management
VP of Talent, MnTech
Marketing Professional
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.
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