Leadership

Emerging Leaders Forum: Winning the Talent War

How Other Industries Are Solving Workforce Challenges

March 13, 2025 (Thu)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Virtual

Talent shortages and workforce challenges aren’t unique to any one industry. So what can construction—and other sectors—learn from industries that have successfully attracted and retained top talent? This session brings together a diverse panel of speakers from tech, music, healthcare, and gaming to share insights on setting company culture, engaging young workers, and creating career pathways that inspire the next generation.

 

Why Attend?

  • Learn Proven Talent Strategies – Discover how industries like tech, healthcare, music, and gaming are successfully attracting and retaining top talent, and how these strategies can be applied to construction.
  • Gain Cross-Industry Insights – Hear from industry leaders on setting company culture, engaging young workers, and creating meaningful career pathways in competitive fields.
  • Get Actionable Takeaways – Walk away with fresh ideas and practical approaches to improve workforce development, and retention efforts in your organization.

Connect with California’s Construction Leaders

Are you a young professional in California’s vibrant construction industry? Discover opportunities, connect with peers, and lay the foundation for your future at the AGC of California Emerging Leaders Forum.

For further information, contact us at training@agc-ca.org.

Panelists

DJ Symphony

DJ Symphony

Official Tour DJ for the Gza of the Wu-Tang Clan
Amjed Aboukhadijeh

Amjed Aboukhadijeh

Vice President of Sales at Socket
Aaron Hinojosa

Aaron Hinojosa

Ph.D. M.Ed. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Derek Smith

Derek Smith

Creative Director, Activision

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