Talent Wars Podcast: Talent Takes From Young Smart & Local 2024

Tune in to this special episode of Talent Wars where host Patience Fairbrother takes the podcast on the road to Young, Smart & Local, the leading talent attraction, growth and retention conference. 

This episode features interviews with seven leaders on the frontlines of the talent challenge: Cecelia Thompson from Action Greensboro, Chris Wink from Technical.ly, Max Davenport from Onward New River Valley, Rue Ramsey from Tulsa Regional Chamber, Spencer Lucker from Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Katie Shorey from Live + Work in Maine and Marcell Bruski from Big Sky Economic Development. They discuss highlights and pitfalls in talent attraction and retention efforts and how they are refining their efforts to increase results. Tune in to learn:  

• Why international talent and students should be part of your talent strategy 

• How to retain and train next-gen talent 

• Common challenges and steal-worthy strategies for employer and stakeholder engagement 

• The importance of defining your target audience and unique selling proposition for talent

Listen and subscribe to Talent Wars on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. To submit guest or episode topic ideas, email patience.fairbrother@aboutdci.com.