MILLENNIAL TASK FORCE

Thursday, March 12, 2020 · 8:00 AM AM · Milwaukee Urban League 435 W. North Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53212

TL;DR

The Millennial Task Force met to discuss strategies for reducing 'brain drain' in Milwaukee, focusing on why young professionals leave the city after college and how to attract and retain talent. The meeting involved reviewing research, exploring potential programs, and identifying key reasons for young people's migration patterns.

Key Decisions

  • Assessment of Millennial/Gen Z Retention Ongoing Review
  • Exploration of New Retention Programs Identifying Potential Initiatives
  • Framework Development for Talent Attraction Discussion Initiated
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Roll call.
  3. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes.
  4. Introduction of new members.
  5. Review of the report "Recommendations on Reducing Human Capital Flight (Brain Drain) from Milwaukee and its City Government".
  6. Presentation of additional or ancillary reports, data, information, or insight.
  7. Assessment of the major reasons why Millennials and Generation Z leave or stay in Milwaukee, including after college graduation.
  8. Discussion, identification, or analysis of existing or new programs, policies, or initiatives, including peer models, designed to attract and retain talented, young individuals.
  9. Discussion on establishing a framework.
  10. Public comments.
  11. Agenda items for the next meeting.
  12. Set the date, times, and location of meetings.
  13. Adjournment.
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  18. Also present:
  19. 191649 Communication relating to findings, recommendations and activities of the Millennial Task Force.
    Communication
  20. Meeting materials and documents related to activities of the Millennial Task Force can be found within the following file: