Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series
Name:
Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series
Date:
April 21, 2026 - May 19, 2026
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a three-part Employer Skills-Based Hiring Series to help employers strengthen recruitment strategies and expand their talent pipelines.
As organizations compete for talent, many are expanding how they evaluate candidates — considering a range of qualifications, including education, experience and in-demand skills. This approach can help employers reach a broader pool of qualified candidates.
The series is designed for human resources professionals and leaders focused on talent attraction and retention who are looking for practical strategies they can apply within their organizations.
Participants will attend three in-person sessions that combine expert guidance, peer discussion and hands-on strategies — with a focus on practical, real-world approaches.
As organizations compete for talent, many are expanding how they evaluate candidates — considering a range of qualifications, including education, experience and in-demand skills. This approach can help employers reach a broader pool of qualified candidates.
The series is designed for human resources professionals and leaders focused on talent attraction and retention who are looking for practical strategies they can apply within their organizations.
Participants will attend three in-person sessions that combine expert guidance, peer discussion and hands-on strategies — with a focus on practical, real-world approaches.
- Tuesday, April 21 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon — Understanding skills-based hiring and building effective job descriptions
- Tuesday, May 5 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon — Sourcing, screening and selecting candidates
- Tuesday, May 19 | 8:30 a.m. – Noon — Supporting employee development and sustaining long-term workforce strategies
