1. The Importance of Planning in a Crummy Economy Jennifer Fisher, Graduate Retention Program Manager Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce

6. “We have a monster jobs problem, and young people are the biggest losers,” Andrew Sum, Economist and Director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University

10. The Fiscal Times issued an article last week stating that the Fort Wayne metro area has the highest job growth rate in the nation!!! YES, they said Fort Wayne!!!

11. Be a SUPER candidate

18. According to NACE, in 2011, companies surveyed indicated that more than 58% of their new hires were interns at their company 42.3 % of college seniors who had internship experience and applied for a job received at least one job offer VERSES 30.7 % without internship experience. Internships increase your chance of getting a job and getting a higher starting salary

19. Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Want 1. Verbal Communication Skills 2. Work Ethic 3. Teamwork 4. Analytical Skills 5. Initiative NACE, 2010

20. ManpowerGroup reports that 52% of U.S. employers surveyed say they have difficulty filling positions because of talent shortages

22. According to a recent survey by the Department of Labor, networking accounts for at least 69% of all annual hires. Networking is one of the BEST ways to find a job or internship.

24. What is the Graduate Retention Program doing to help you?

27. www.indianaintern.net

28. Since 2004… GRP has worked with more than 800 employers to develop more than 2800 internships in Northeast Indiana

29. Full day of video gaming, problem solving competition hosted by Design Collaborative, a regional robotics competition, guest speakers, employers, universities, and others Open to all Northeast Indiana High School’s to bring a team of students to compete. Teachers, parents, and community members are able to come as observers March 10, 2012 To be held at the Lantern Reception Hall

33. Jennifer Fisher, Program Manager jfisher@fwchamber.org www.twitter.com/jenfisherfw Graduate Retention Program 260-424-1435 www.indianaintern.net Thank You!!!