TeamKC Blog

For attendees at last week’s Technology Councils of North America’s Summer Conference, winning the war for tech talent was a hot topic. TeamKC moderated a panel to help conference attendees “think like a recruiter,” and get a peek behind the curtain on why Kansas City companies excel in recruiting tech talent.

The intern-led program, #InternKC, hosted more than 150 young professionals at its first-ever event. Learn more about the #ParkPopUp event and how it’s helping recruit talent to Kansas City.

Last week, TeamKC and Economic Alliance hosted nearly 100 community leaders and talent acquisition executives from around the region. The group heard a dynamic panel discussion highlighting lifestyle developments that make KC a “hip” place to be.

Last week CreativeMornings, a breakfast series operating in 43+ countries, hosted the president and CEO of MINDDRIVE to talk about its educational program in KC that inspires students through experiential learning and mentoring.

Intern season is in full swing, meaning TeamKC is out-and-about helping young professionals get acquainted to the fantastic region surrounding them.

Join #InternKC this summer! A group led by interns from across the region, #InternKC plans and implements social events throughout the summer as a way to meet fellow interns and to learn more about the KC area.

With intern season right around the corner, learn more about tools available to help tell the KC story throughout the summer with your interns.

Today, the success or failure of a company is strongly tied to its ability to recruit and retain its top employees.

For nearly a decade, KCADC’s Talent Recruitment Initiative has worked with Kansas City’s top employers to showcase the region’s lifestyle to candidates from around the world.

The recipe for successful economic development continues to evolve, and over the years the need for recruiting a broad base of new talent has made its way to the top of the ingredient list.