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Talent Wars 2021 National Research Report

In collaboration with NVTC and the Tech Talent Gap Community, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s (FCEDA) Talent Initiative team is sponsoring Robyn Domber, Vice President, Research, DCI, to present findings and recommendations from their Talent Wars 2021 research report. Please join us December 14th 3-4 PM to hear Robyn review the findings and recommendations to help our businesses across the region. FCEDA & NVTC are investing heavily in branding Northern Virginia and will also share resources available to your teams, such as the next virtual career fair where FCEDA will drive over 500 qualified job seekers to your recruiters, all funded by The Fairfax County Board of Supervisor. Please register here to attend the talent wars presentation on December 14th, reach out to Mike Batt, NVTC Chair Filling the Tech Talent Gap Community & Director FCEDA Talent Initiative, mbatt@fceda.org, to inquire about a virtual booth for the Jan. 27th tech/cyber career fair, and look to us as an extension of your team for recruiting, retaining and upskilling talent.

 

Robyn Domber

Vice President, Research

Development Counsellors Incorporated

 

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is the leader in marketing places. Since 1960, DCI has worked with more than 400 cities, regions, states and countries, helping them attract both investors, visitors, and talent. Robyn has over 20 years of economic development and tourism research and management consulting experience.

Agenda

  • Opening Remarks– Jennifer Taylor, President & CEO Northern Virginia Technology Council
  • Talent Wars 2021 Presentation with Q&A– Robyn Domber, Vice President, Research, Development Counsellors Incorporated (DCI)
  • Resources for our Northern Virginia Companies– Mike Batt, Chair Filling the Tech Talent Gap Community & Director Fairfax County EDA Talent Initiative
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Event Date December, 15

Event Time 8:00am - 9:00am

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