Advocacy
CALL TO ACTION :
Talent Development , Attraction and Retention- Support for Working Families
While the Indiana General Assembly made historic investments in workforce development and quality of place programs in 2023 , the resounding priority expressed by Southern Indiana businesses continues to be skilled talent . Replacing lost talent , while also hiring for new and emerging skills , has become a business imperative , and no sector is immune from these concerns . Those communities with the ability to attract and retain top talent will be the same communities that will attract and retain desirable companies .
One Southern Indiana ’ s 2024 Call to Action for the Indiana General Assembly continues to be on those primary issues relating to Talent Development , Attraction and Retention :
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Develop new and enhanced tools to build and maintain infrastructure in support of housing development to increase available housing stock at affordable levels .
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Continue support to increase the availability and affordability of childcare and eldercare so that workers have peace of mind that loved ones are cared for while they engage in the workforce .
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Enhance incumbent worker training options and employability of people with disabilities so that employers can assist in upgrading skills and retain employees .
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Increase funding to attract and upskill workers for critical need areas such as health care , behavioral health , public safely , emergency medical , childcare , education and manufacturing sectors to eliminate the shortage of these workers .
Governing Principals :
One Southern Indiana has built its Advocacy Agenda to ensure our current business environment is strong and the foundation for sustainable economic growth is primary .
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Sustainable economic growth |
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Career-ready workforce and educational initiatives |
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Infrastructure and transportation |
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Inclusivity |
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Regional initiatives |
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Civic engagement |
8 ONE SOUTHERN INDIANA 2023-24 YEAR IN REVIEW