BRAC’s Signature Speaker: Democratizing Opportunity

Access to talent is one of the most-cited barriers to growth that regional businesses report. And yet, the region’s college enrollment is the highest on record, surpassing 50,000 students for the second consecutive year. Baton Rouge, like all metro economies, relies on a vibrant, diverse talent pool to drive growth. How can the region retain its talent, accelerate inclusive growth, and become a talent magnet in the process? Enter Handshake, the largest early career recruiting platform in the country, and the one that both LSU and Southern University have invested in. Handshake was founded on the concept of democratizing opportunity, ensuring that all college students have equal access to meaningful careers, and reducing the barrier for small and mid-size firms to compete for college-educated talent.

Keynote speaker Christine Cruzvergara, Handshake’s Chief Education Strategy Officer, will share Handshake’s story, how the tech company is reinventing recruitment, and how embracing the platform locally can transform the Baton Rouge Area’s talent narrative.

BRAC President and CEO Adam Knapp will provide an update on the Handshake partnership with LSU and Southern University to retain students in the region, and make an exciting announcement to further regional progress.

Keynote: Christine Cruzvergara, Chief Education Strategy Officer , Handshake

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