Navigating the Workforce Ecosystem

When workforce development expert Todd Hurst discovered Indiana's complex, messy workforce resource ecosystem, he set out to create a trusted clearinghouse to help employers and individuals navigate the system. Along the way, he uncovered surprising data solutions and promising practices.

In this episode, you’ll hear Todd share the latest on the Talent Resource Navigator and how this platform has transformed the workforce. The Navigator serves as a statewide resource database, indexed by the specific work of individuals and including an “on-demand” element that brings customer support to the talent development space. Listen to learn more about Todd’s goal of breaking down some of the existing silos within the workforce and how his dream has become reality.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How the Talent Resource Navigator is helping employers, communities, and individuals navigate the workforce development landscape
• Strategies to break existing silos and create meaningful outcomes for individuals in the workforce
• How employers and community partners can be co-creators of talent and bridge the talent attainment gap in Indiana