Join Todd Smith, Keynote Speaker, at the HIRE Conference, where Talent Acquisition and HR Professionals come together to explore new approaches, enhance skills, and connect with industry leaders. This year’s event promises a wealth of valuable content through insightful speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Engage with the top talent acquisition community and gain actionable insights to take your recruiting strategies to the next level. With a focus on outcome-driven deliverables, this year’s HIRE Conference is set to be the most impactful yet. Don’t miss the chance to discover the latest in recruiting tech and best practices. Prepare for an inspiring experience designed to help you achieve your best HIRE in 2024!
https://www.omahachamber.org/hire-conference/On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we’re joined by Todd Smith, past podcast host and guest and CEO of Symphony Workforce, and Stacey Ocander, Senior Director of Workforce and Education Initiatives at Nebraska Hospital Association to discuss their collaborative efforts to address the healthcare workforce crisis in Nebraska. Stacey discusses the innovative statewide curriculum she developed for third to fifth graders, which introduces students to various healthcare professions through active learning and partnerships with local hospitals and nursing homes. This program aims to spark early interest in healthcare careers and create a seamless educational pathway from elementary school through undergrad. The curriculum includes practical, hands-on experiences such as doing buckle swabs and examining cells under a microscope, making healthcare professions accessible and engaging for young students. Todd and Stacey further elaborate on their approach to bridging the gap between education and healthcare industries. They emphasize the importance of experiential learning and the role of technology in facilitating this connection. Their partnership has resulted in a comprehensive program that includes summer camps, industry challenges on the Find the Why platform, and a hybrid internship model for high school students. These initiatives not only provide students with relevant certifications and skills but also help them build a digital resume that can be accessed by potential employers. This model aims to ensure that students are well-prepared for healthcare careers, thereby addressing the workforce shortage and promoting economic stability in Nebraska’s rural communities. The episode underscores the significance of early career exploration, continuous support, and scalable solutions in creating a robust healthcare workforce pipeline.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/todd-smith-and-stacey-ocander-on-pathways-strategies-to-address-the-healthcareworkforce-shortage-in-nebraska-and-beyond/
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Programs like FindTheWhy! equip young learners with experiences, language, and competencies that will help them find success in what’s next. They build confidence and career awareness as well as expand social capital and enable students to work on real-world projects.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2024/04/08/a-students-perspective-on-career-and-interview-readiness/On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Todd Smith, a New Pathways Fellow, founder and CEO of Symphony Workforce and former podcast guest hosts a conversation about an exciting initiative underway in Nebraska. These guests represent the Omaha Taskforce. Joseph Murray, Jesuit Academy. Osuman O. Issaka, Simple Foundation.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/omaha-taskforce-on-driving-regional-work-based-change/Symphony Workforce specializes in empowering kids. It starts with providing access to some of the region’s most dynamic companies and startups while incentivizing young people to look inward to discover a career path that aligns with who they are at their core. At the same time, they provide organizations and communities with valuable, data-driven insights to strategically identify, engage and nurture tomorrow’s workforce. This platform has a national reach to young people 13-30 and the current saturation is 41 states and growing! The students on the platform come from a variety of communities.
https://youtu.be/4JodfmrZ_Bo?si=zbfF9QjT2C3WvLOcIn our final Asking For a Friend highlights reel, thought leaders share inspiration and ideas to help you and…
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