IEDA Conference: Building a Talent Pipeline

2016 Dream It Do It Here Youth Conference

By: Christine FreiClearwater Economic Development Assn.

2016 Dream It Do It HERE Youth Conference

Williams Conference CenterLewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, IDOctober 26, 2016

Conference Objectives

1. Inspire student interest in careers locally;

2. Explore the students’ impressions of living in the region; and

3. Develop a marketing strategy that would lead students to local careers.

Schools• Asotin-Anatone School District • Clarkston School District• Cottonwood Joint School District • Culdesac Joint School District • Genesee Joint School District • Highland Joint School District • Kendrick Joint School District • Lapwai School District

•Lewiston Independent School District •Nezperce Joint School District •Orofino School District •Pomeroy School District •Potlatch School District •Troy School District •White Pine Joint School District

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Transportation

Technology

Agenda

Morning General – What’s our Dilemma/Why are Youth ImportantMorning Breakouts – Rotating Industry PresentationsAfter Lunch – What did you like? Learn? What surprised you?Afternoon Breakout #1: What do you like or not like about living in the region?Afternoon Breakout #2: What do you need to know when deciding a career? How can we reach you?Afternoon General – Student Report and Graphic Artist

Industry Breakout

Industry Breakout

Interested Enough to Take Notes?

Lunch Break

Students Reporting Back on Breakouts

SponsorsGeneral Sponsors

Southeast Wa Economic Development Association

Howell Munitions & Technology

Advance Welding & Steel

AAA Precision Tool & Cutter

Clearwater Economic Development Association

Valley Vision

Port of Clarkston

SJX Jet Boats

Hahn Supply

Idaho Department of Labor

Major Sponsor

Educate Idaho Network

Lewis-Clark State College

Northwest Intermountain Manufacturers Association

Clearwater Paper

Potlatch #1 Federal Credit Union

Bennett Lumber