Cross-Sector Solutions for Today's Labor Shortages

Twin Cities employers consistently cite the labor shortage as their biggest challenge, yet there is a wealth of local talent-seeking opportunities. Cross-sector partnerships are crucial in addressing the current labor shortage by leveraging the strengths and resources of diverse stakeholders. With deep local knowledge and networks, community organizations can be critical partners in helping you adapt your processes, broaden your talent pool, and support your employees, ultimately reducing turnover.

This session is tailor-made for for-profit CHROs, CGOs, HR and DEI practitioners, foundation representatives and other professionals looking for strategic solutions to find and keep great talent with a variety of backgrounds in a variety of industries.

Join Allianz Life Insurance Company and LISC Twin Cities to discover how cross-sector partnerships can help you amplify your hiring and retention practices.

During this in-person event, you will have a chance to:

• Hear from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on labor market conditions and how to prepare for the changing labor force
• Learn from local employers and LISC Twin Cities' Financial Opportunity Center ® (FOC) partners on how successful collaborations can broaden your talent pool, support your employees, and adapt your processes
• Engage with peers and community organizations to discuss hiring needs and learn more about organizations that may help you solidify your workforce

Attendees will leave with a range of opportunities and resources, new connections, and a deepened understanding of solutions to strengthen your talent pool by harnessing the power of cross-sector partnerships.

About LISC:

LISC is one the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. We work with residents and partners to close systemic gaps in health, wealth and opportunity and advance racial equity so that people and places can thrive. Since our founding in 1979, LISC has invested $31.9 billion to create more than 506,000 affordable homes and apartments, develop 82.5 million square feet of retail, community and educational space and help tens of thousands of people find employment and improve their finances.

As one of LISC’s 38 local offices, LISC Twin Cities boldly invests in the people, places, and projects that make Twin Cities communities a better place to live. Since our founding in 1988, we’ve invested more than $1 billion to support local affordable housing and community development projects and initiatives, leveraging $3 billion in additional investments. We are committed to equitable development and catalyzing transformation throughout the region by leveraging significant capital, fostering partnerships, investing in local leaders and delivering technical expertise.

LISC TC's Financial Opportunity Center ® (FOC) program partners with eight metro-area community workforce organizations helping to boost residents’ financial stability through comprehensive services including employment assistance, career training, and personalized financial coaching. These efforts are vital in connecting local talent with employers, helping to fill critical labor shortages with skilled workers from within our community. All FOC programs are operated by trusted community-based agencies, that have cultural competency and have earned the trust of their neighbors. FOC partners are experienced in job placement, financial coaching and providing income support.

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