Reviewed by: Cindy Martin
How to find and keep the best talent for your local business. Conference April 8-10, register now
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If you’ve tried to hire in Birmingham or anywhere in Alabama recently, you know how challenging it can be. You might have heard, “I can’t find enough people to hire,” “I can’t find the right talent,” or “I’ve had to pull back on my business due to the labor shortage.”
Times have changed and the way to attract the best talent has changed, too.
In an upcoming conference, Bham Now will share proven ways to finding the best talent in today’s new digital media world.
Get ready to be informed and inspired at the upcoming 2024 Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning, April 8-10. Hurry, tickets are almost gone!
Speaking from experience
Founded in 2016, Bham Now is a local digital media company with the mission to create a smarter, happier, healthier Birmingham community for everyone. Bham Now is about positive news—from local startups, new openings, local events and everything in-between.
One of the key ways that Bham Now—as well as its sister brands, Hville Blast and The Bama Buzz—supports local businesses is by helping to brand them as top employment choices, especially for tech-savvy young professionals.
During the upcoming Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning, you will learn from pros across the state. Best practices on recruitment and retention will be shared and discussed.
Bham Now will be on hand to share the latest media trends for job seekers as well as real case studies that have worked for local employers. Here’s who’s up:
- Cindy Martin, Founder and CEO, with 27 years of leading digital media companies.
- Gabi Hembree-Lee, Business Development Manager, with experience supporting hundreds of organizations state-wide.
- Trey Huie, Account Executive, with experience supporting some of the largest local firms.
Attend the Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning, April 8-10
- What: Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning
- Where: Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233
- When: Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10
- Tickets (Only a few left!)
- $250/ticket
Last month, the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and FuelAL—a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)—announced their partnership in hosting the Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning.
During the Summit, attendees from across Alabama can expect:
- Unique perspectives from keynote speakers and panelists on how talent retention and work-based learning can benefit each component of a successful economy
- Breakout and panel sessions focused on apprenticeship, career pathways and other work-based learning resources
- Valuable workforce development tools and resources
Click here to see the full agenda for the Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning.
We might be biased, but we highly recommend attending Bham Now’s breakout session where you’ll hear:
- How job candidates’ media habits have changed
- New, effective ways to reach top talent using your own media and partnering with others
- Case studies that worked
- And more
Bham Now’s breakout session will be held on Tuesday, April 9th at 11:00 AM.
Want to attend the Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning to learn from Bham Now and other talented organizations? Act fast! Registration closes Friday, March 22.
