Today, companies are leveraging internship programs as a way to pipeline young professional talent. But for most Gen Zer’s (individuals born 1995-2010) the position itself is only one part of their expectations of a “quality job.” These young professionals seek companies that help them define their personal purpose and passions.

Kansas City is a top mid-sized market for Class A office space due to a variety of campuses, skilled young professionals in STEM, live/work/play culture, and more.

This morning, more than 45 college campus recruiters joined us for a TeamKC College Recruiter Roundtable where they shared insight on career fairs, soft skills and leadership development training, as well as navigating counter offers from interns and recent grads.

At TeamKC we sell Kansas City’s lifestyle. How we help you tell the KC story to each individual is critical in sealing the deal on why he or she picks your company and Kansas City. Recently, TeamKC attended Share. Like. Buy, one of the top conferences on marketing to millennials, and we came back with valuable research findings, case studies and trends on this generation.

This summer, TeamKC showcased our region’s lifestyle to more than 2,000 interns, as well as complemented companies’ efforts to attract C-level talent for key positions.

At TeamKC, we help recruiters and HR executives learn about Kansas City’s lifestyle to share with their candidates and new hires.

For attendees at last week’s Technology Councils of North America’s Summer Conference, winning the war for tech talent was a hot topic. TeamKC moderated a panel to help conference attendees “think like a recruiter,” and get a peek behind the curtain on why Kansas City companies excel in recruiting tech talent.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the world’s leading source for the supply chain profession.

The intern-led program, #InternKC, hosted more than 150 young professionals at its first-ever event. Learn more about the #ParkPopUp event and how it’s helping recruit talent to Kansas City.

Last week CreativeMornings, a breakfast series operating in 43+ countries, hosted the president and CEO of MINDDRIVE to talk about its educational program in KC that inspires students through experiential learning and mentoring.