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Developing future public sector leaders: How MDOT and Arlington County attract and retain Gen Z
Gen Z is quickly emerging as a dominant force in the labor market—by 2030, nearly a third of all US workers will belong to this up-and-coming generation. With public sector employers facing a wave of Baby Boomer retirements, and competition for college graduates increasing as enrollments decline, developing a strong early-career talent pipeline has never been more critical. This session will provide a strategic framework for attracting and retaining Gen Z, drawing on student survey data, job market trends, and lessons from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Arlington County Police Department.
As Handshake’s Chief Impact Officer, Monne works to increase equity, access, and inclusion across the organization and externally. Her team works with employers to support early talent hiring strategies, including creating more connections between job opportunities and students and recent alumni eager to build their careers.
Previously, Monne was a Partner at McKinsey & Company, specializing in transformation and organizational change across sectors. She advised organizations in building and executing comprehensive efforts to set them on a path to high performance. Within that work, Monne focused on how clients can recruit, retain, develop, and inspire the future workforce.
James
Fults
Workforce Programs and Recruitment Section Manager
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
James Fults is the Workforce Programs and Recruitment Section Manager at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), bringing over a decade of experience in workforce development and recruitment within the State of Michigan Government, including the last five years at MDOT. A retired Army medic with service in both the active Army and the Michigan Army National Guard, James leads innovative recruitment strategies aimed at building sustainable talent pipelines. His work focuses on enhancing direct outreach to qualified candidates, developing strategic partnerships, and implementing programs that attract students, veterans, and other skilled individuals to careers within MDOT.
Sergeant Sara King began her employment with the Arlington County Police Department in Virginia in 2004. Since that time, she has held numerous positions in the department before her transfer to Human Resources in 2022.
Using her background in research and marketing, she led a team of 7 full-time staff and upwards of 60 volunteer ambassadors to overhaul the recruitment and hiring program. Through low-cost, quickly implemented changes and tiered, long-term strategic planning her team increased application submissions by 288% and saw a 130% increase in hires. Her team was recognized by Arlington County Government for their efforts.
Developing future public sector leaders: How MDOT and Arlington County attract and retain Gen Z
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Future of Public Sector Work , Talent Recruitment & Retention
