Shift & Scale: Skills-Based Hiring and Workforce Evolution for South Central WI
Presented by Seth Lentz and Becky Kikkert, Workforce Development Board of South Central WI
Finding the perfect candidate on paper is harder than ever. Discover how shifting to skills-based hiring and internal talent mobility can solve your immediate recruiting challenges while future-proofing your workforce. Seth Lentz and Becky Kikkert from the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin break down Dane County labor data, demonstrate how to evaluate real-world competencies over degrees, and show how to build upskilling pathways using local resources.
Key Takeaways
- Local Market Realities: Key Dane County labor statistics and demographic trends shaping recruitment today.
- Skills Over Credentials: Frameworks to hire for potential, core competencies, and adaptable skill sets.
- Internal Talent Mobility: How to map existing workforce skills and build upskilling pathways to retain top talent.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 17, 2027
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location
Wisconsin Trade Center
8401 Greenway Blvd, Middleton, WI
If you park in back, there is an awning that says Conference Rooms, and if you go in those doors it will be down the hall to the left, before the skywalk. If you park in front, follow the signs to the Conference Room or Skywalk.
Fees/Admission
The fee for members is $20.
The fee for non members is $50.
Price includes your full registration for the professional development session and lunch.
Contact Information
Coty Brown
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