New Economy LIVE: Competing for young talent
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Virtual
Join us for the next New Economy LIVE: Competing for young talent - How Calgary ranks in the minds of youth.
What makes people want to stay and build a life in a city? What makes Calgary attractive to young people and skilled talent?
Find out about how Calgary's reputation is perceived in the minds of youth with results from the latest research conducted by Canada West Foundation and Mount Royal University's Institute of Community Prosperity.
Join the important conversation on how Calgary can influence perceptions to be known as the place where bright minds and big ideas come together with an unmatched spirit to help solve global challenges – the vision of the economic strategy, Calgary in the New Economy
The event begins with a presentation on Calgary’s greatest opportunities, followed by a panel discussion with local community and industry leaders on how to stand out in the global competition for talent.
Takeaways:
- Calgary’s livability advantages to attract young talent
- Top location attributes sought by today’s youth
- Transformational initiatives to address Calgary’s greatest opportunities
- How the community can collaborate to advance Livability, Talent and Brand goals in Calgary in the New Economy
About New Economy LIVE
This series of events showcases how Calgary companies and community stakeholders are embracing our city’s economic strategy, Calgary in the New Economy, which features five connected key drivers: Talent, Innovation, Livability, Business Environment, and Brand. The New Economy LIVE series aims to show Calgarians why these drivers are so critical to a vibrant and inclusive economy.
Presenter:
- Dawson Thomas, Vice Chair, Alberta Student Executive Council (ASEC)
- Janet Lane, Director Human Capital Centre, Canada West Foundation
Panelists:
- Alex Sarian, President & CEO, Arts Commons
- Nicole Schmidt, President, University of Calgary Students' Union, University of Calgary
- Virginia Red Crow, Fusion, Family and Natural Support Facilitator, Trellis Society
- Marie Jurcevic, Sustainability Lead, ARC Resources
Moderator:
- Nicholas Newnes, Talent Strategy Specialist, Calgary Economic Development
Key takeaways:
- Calgary’s livability advantages to attract young talent
- Top location attributes sought by today’s youth
- Transformational initiatives to address Calgary’s greatest opportunities
- How the community can collaborate to advance Livability, Talent and Brand goals in Calgary in the New Economy
Contact Information
Katherine Koplovich
Email: [email protected]