Kicking Off the Next Gen Talent Council
Lakeshore Advantage launched the Next Gen Talent Council in October 2025. This council was formed to help guide our work plan and address one of our region’s most pressing challenges: attracting and retaining the next generation of talent.
Lakeshore Advantage launched this initiative to connect early-career professionals (ages 20–35) with real opportunities to influence the region’s future. Council members are lending their voice to regional strategies, tackling key barriers like housing and career advancement, and helping align workforce needs with employer demand in fields like engineering, skilled trades, software/IT, and industrial technology.
We have successfully gathered a diverse and dynamic group that includes electrical engineers, skilled tradespeople, IT specialists, coders, technical writers, mechanical and biomedical engineers, food processors, financial experts, product specialists, and leaders—all passionate about shaping the future of our region’s workforce.
These emerging leaders serve as our subject matter experts, helping us understand what it takes to grow and keep this important demographic so our region remains vibrant, innovative, and ready for what’s next.
We are building a region where talent thrives.
Applications for this fall have closed, but we want to know about the best and the brightest, so please continue to nominate those who you think would be great fit for a future council.
NOMINATE someone today.
