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The Global Aging Initiative, established by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, tells us that "[t]he world stands on the threshold of a demographic revolution with few parallels in humanity's past. It's called global aging, and in the coming decades it will subject nations around the world to extraordinary economic, social, and political challenges." This international issue creates particular challenges for employers with swollen workforces: who will do the work of tomorrow?
Innovative organizations are thinking about the state of their talent pipelines in 10 or even 20 years by working actively to communicate with students still in grammar and high schools. By investing both time and resources in local educational partners and classroom presentations, these companies are actively working to create jobs and a more-educated workforce.
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Presenters
Robin Miller is currently the Director of Staffing at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. She has over 20 years experience in the field of Human Resources and joined BCBSNC in 1994. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and holds certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Robin is continuously looking for ways to build the talent pipeline. At BCBSNC, she developed the Corporate Internship Program, College Hire Program and IS Apprenticeship Program. In addition, she works with community agencies, local high schools and the Career Academy Program to provide internships and entry level opportunities for high school students. She serves on the Durham Workforce Development Board, Advisory Board for Year of Opportunity for Youth in Durham, Advisory Board for Futures for Kids, Durham Superintendent's Business Advisory Council and the Business Advisory Board for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Academy Programs.
Susan Milliken is an Army brat from Fayetteville, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Journalism. She was formerly a Marketing Communications Strategist with IBM and has experience as an Event Planner, News Reporter and Jill of all trades. Susan wakes up each morning and goes to bed thinking about how we can band together to help our kids stay in school and make the most of their individual talents.