1. GFMEDC semi-annual report - Laserfiche WebLink

GREATER FargçiMoorhead Economic Development Corporation Objective 3 Workforce Attraction and development • GFMEDC led 10 community tours, distributed resumes and welcome packets and assisted trailing spouses. • ND and MN STEM Networks: Continued participation in the communication sub-committee. Participated in two state wide meetings for STEM in MN. • Continuing partnership with MSUM to find ways we can connect with their alumni. Sponsored homecoming activities and 4th of July as a way to reach alumni. Sponsored giveaway cups at the MSUM homecoming Color Run as part of the 125th anniversary. • Met with Adam Gehlhar, West Fargo Public Schools to review a WFPS proposal to develop a professional development program for teachers focusing on STEM education and project-based learning. The GFMEDC wrote and provided a letter of support for the program. • The GFMEDC's manufacturing committee, held quarterly, is promoting the Minn-Dak meetings to counselors to gain awareness of manufacturing occupations. A representative from Minn-Dak joined the committee as a full time member. Each month counselor attendance has increased. • Held Workforce Council meeting and visited with new potential members to get their thoughts on workforce initiatives. • The GFMEDC is in the process of facilitating the third year of the Teachers in Industry program, growing to six participating companies and six teachers. • Held two Smart Connections events where participants connected in a casual atmosphere to meet and discuss possible employment opportunities. IT programming and engineer trades were highlighted. • Meetings with the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo Public Schools and the United Way to discuss partnerships for 21st century skills within our school districts. Group will focus on communication to parents and ways to provide additional professional development for teachers. • Presented at the EDND Spring Conference on the importance of STEM Education relative to economic development. • Serve as a board member for the local Health Tech and Trades Expo set for December 12, 2013. • Met with Concordia's alumni office. Promoted CareerFM website at the Concordia Homecoming game by throwing promotional footballs. Discussed possible partnership with the Offutt School of Business Presents programs in Minneapolis. • The GFMEDC sponsored the TEDx Fargo event "Rethink Learning," which Jim Gartin co-hosted. • Worked with NDSU alumni office to promote the GFMEDC website and careers page on the Bison Watch party listings. GFMEDC will be the sole advertiser on the game watch sites for Bison football playoffs. Working with alumni relations to collaborate on potential Facebook posts to increase awareness of EDC. • Met twice with MSUM President and Provost to discuss a sixth sector breakfast for programming for teacher development. Coordinated and attended the MSUM Education Sector Breakfast with K-12 leaders and higher education leadership at MSUM to discuss ways to strengthen teacher preparation. Discussed starting a job shadowing program experience for business majors wanting to explore various career opportunities. • Met with higher ed leadership to discuss potential Professors in Industry. • Met with West Fargo planning team to be part of the discussion regarding their professional development day in February 2014. • Held Manufacturing Committee meeting. • Held Manufacturing Day, on Oct 4th where junior and senior students learned about careers in manufacturing. Students toured Trail King Industries, CAT, John Deere Electronic Solutions, Appareo Systems and Integrity Windows. Provided information on Manufacturing Day to Holly Miller from the Jamestown EDC to host a similar event in Jamestown.