Addressing Generations in the Construction Workplace

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the 4 different generations that make up the majority our current workforce. There will be presentaitons by the MN Office of Demograhics, Real Time Talent and a panelist discussion representing all 4 generations.

We'll cover questions like:

What are candidates from the different generations bringing to the table?

How do the generations show up for work?

How are people getting trained to be good leaders & mentors

What have you seen over the years that was challenging for different generations

What are challenges for all generations in technology? Communications?

NETWORKING

7:30-8am

Meet others from your industry

INTRODUCTION

8am – 8:10 Introduction Kori Shingles from JE Dunn

SPEAKERS

8:10-8:40 MN Office of Demographics – Dr. Eric Guthrie, Senior Demographer will give us insight into Minnesota’s demographics on our from past, current and future workforce with a focus on age, race, gender.

8:55 – 9:35 Real Time Talent – Erin Olson, Senior Director of Strategic Research will provide data focused research and insight into the current construction workforce.

10-minute Small Group Table Discussion – No report out.

PANELISTS

9:50 – 10:30 Panelist Discussion

Moderator – Yolanda McIntosh - Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for AGCMN

o Boomer

Dale Forsberg – Watson Forsberg Company

o Gen X

Babbette Buckner – Moltron Builders - Small Business

o Millennial

Diego Morales – Carpenters union and Council Member at Met Council

o Gen Z

Faith Scheffer – Piledriver Lunda Construction

10:30am Closing remarks Ana Lowery Knutson Construction

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