Talent Challenge is Now

“We chose to move from the DC Beltway to be in a city where we could be involved. We’ve been pleasantly surprised by Wichita.”
Brian & Heather Bauer - One Year in Wichita

The challenge to acquire, motivate and grow talent - especially young talent - will become the pivotal economic development and employer issues in the years ahead. See what the Wichita Metro Chamber is doing to assure that your business priorities will effectively match and motivate those of your young professional talent.

The talent challenge is now:

• By 2010 there will be a shortage of 10.3 million workers across all employment categories*.
• By 2012, two people will be eligible for retirement for every new person entering the workforce in the U.S**.
• Jobs alone are not enough. Three out of four young professionals (YPs) under the age of 28 place more importance on the quality of the community than the availability of jobs***.
• Today’s knowledge worker is using a new definition of community that is regional, multi-faceted and touches upon all aspects of their lives. Regions must now excel at offering a live, work, play environment that is well-balanced and attractive to young professionals.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics; **Next Generation Consulting; ***Next Generation Consulting

“America’s next generation is not going to grow up and behave more like our grandparents.”
Rebecca Ryan - Next Generation Consulting

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