Next Gen Talent

Next Gen Talent is so lucky to have two of our amazing alumni speaking at DisruptHR Indy tonight! Shout out to the amazing Sydney Evans, SHRM-CP and Kathleen Armbruster for putting on a show tonight! Y’all were absolutely AMAZING!

As we scale Next Gen Talent nationally, we are excited to partner with the incredibly passionate & dynamic team at ADVISA as our premier sponsor for 2025. Thank you to Heather Haas and team for supporting our growth efforts and pouring into our community! Advisa's strong brand and national reach will elevate Next Gen Talent, increase visibility for the important work we are doing, and strengthen the programming efforts for our community. Here's to growth! #HRleadership #emergingHRleaders #partnershipisfun

Please join us in celebrating board member, David Williams, for his leadership of operations, specifically with all things tech. When we asked David recently about WHY he serves Next Gen Talent, he shared these words: "It was an opportunity to get out of my normal comfort zone of technology and into a world where I know very little and stretch into learning while leading. I love meeting new people and felt that I could make an impact in another area where I have never had the chance to do so. These days technology is a part of every job and experience and sharing what I know with people brings me joy." David, thank you for your leadership and your commitment. We appreciate you and ALL you do for this community and for our participants. #HRleadership #makingadifference

📣 Final call for 2025 Next Gen Talent applications! Now is the time to double check that you've met all requirements for the application -- especially having 2 recommendation letters or just 1 if someone nominates you at ngtalent.com/nominate 📅 Applications are due October 24 at ngtalent.com/apply If you have any questions, please reach out!

Please join us in celebrating board member, Kelly Jensen, for her leadership of our programming efforts. When we asked Kelly recently about WHY she serves Next Gen Talent, she shared these words: "It's so inspiring to be part of something that shapes the future of our profession. As a former participant, I experienced first hand the benefits of Next Gen Talent, so I jumped at the opportunity to use my background in leadership development to give back. The dedication and passion of my fellow board members is contagious, and hearing the stories of how Next Gen Talent has transformed participant's careers makes our efforts all the more rewarding." Kelly, thank you for your leadership and your commitment. We appreciate you and ALL you do for this community and for our participants. #HRleadership #makingadifference

🌎 We’re thrilled to showcase all our participants from across the country, and even in Canada! Each pin on our map represents a unique journey in the Next Gen Talent program, where aspiring HR and Talent professionals come together to learn, collaborate, and grow. We’re eager to keep adding more pins to our map as we expand our cohorts throughout the US and Canada. If you’re passionate about elevating your career and connecting with like-minded professionals, we want to hear from you!

Fall is here, which means 🚨 we are ONLY 2 weeks away from applications closing for Next Gen Talent! Our program focuses on building strategic business skills such as sales and marketing, technology, finance, networking, operational excellence and professional speaking for emerging #HR leaders. Apply here - ngtalent.com/apply

Please join us in celebrating board member, Jessica Sheridan, for her leadership as treasurer! Jessica was in the FIRST COHORT of Next Gen Talent as a participant in 2019, so she has served the organization for over six years and continues to expand her influence. When we asked Jessica recently about WHY she serves Next Gen Talent, she shared these words: "Being a Next Gen Talent participant in the inaugural year was instrumental for my career. Through the program, I learned how to lean into the uncomfortable so I could continue to grow and thrive in any role at any organization. When given the opportunity to join the Board as Treasurer, I jumped on the opportunity to give back to something that means so much to me! My HR role focuses on Total Rewards (payroll, benefits and compensation) and I love bringing my unique point of view to our program planning conversations. It’s been a phenomenal experience watching this program develop and grow!" Jessica, thank you for your leadership and your commitment. We appreciate you and ALL you do for this community. #HRleadership #makingadifference

The Next Gen Talent program offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow HR and Talent professionals through Accountability Partners! Here’s what accountability partners from our current cohort, Megan G. and David Barnhouse, have to say about their experiences: ✨ Megan: “The benefit of having an Accountability Partner is being able to chat one-on-one with someone who really gets it. This foundation of understanding allows us as Accountability Partners to come together to do things like brainstorm solutions to problems we are having, share relatable experiences, or discuss how we can be better professionals by utilizing our takeaways from NGT's most recent session.” ✨ David: “It’s invaluable to connect with HR and Talent professionals outside of our immediate work spheres. Getting to know a bit more about what makes our fellow cohort members tick is a bonus. The dedicated time for one-on-one interaction with a peer is a huge plus among all the other awesome benefits of Next Gen Talent.” Through one-on-one conversations, participants dive deep into their key takeaways from each session, exchanging insights that enhance their learning experience. Whether discussing professional challenges or celebrating personal victories over brunch, the relationships formed in this program foster growth and accountability. 🔎 Ready to join us? Applications for our 2025 program are still open! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a transformative experience where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow industry leaders.

❌ No gatekeeping here at Next Gen Talent!!! ❌ Listen to alum Elisa Sanders share an amazing nugget on how to get approval for development events or programs, like Next Gen Talent!