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Zurich North America

Session Focus: Accelerating digital and data fluency for apprentices through immersive, cutting-edge, hands-on learning labs and assessments


In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, companies are facing an unprecedented skills gap, particularly in areas of digital and data fluency. To address this challenge, organizations are turning to apprenticeship programs as a powerful solution to build a well-rounded, job-ready talent pipeline. However, traditional learning methods often fail to fully prepare apprentices for the practical demands of the modern workplace.

Enter immersive, cutting-edge, hands-on learning labs and assessments. These innovative platforms offer a transformative approach to accelerating digital and data fluency among apprentices, seamlessly bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
Key Takeaway 1: Apprenticeship programs that combine on-the-job training with education are an effective way to build well-rounded, job-ready talent pipelines for companies facing skills gaps.
Key Takeaway 2: Partnerships between companies and educational institutions are crucial to align curricula and delivery methods to meet the specific skill needs for apprenticeship roles.
Key Takeaway 3: Using hands-on virtual learning platforms can accelerate job-readiness for apprentices by providing practical, scenario-based training beyond just theoretical learning.
As Giovanni Andino, Head of Workforce Development at Zurich North America, shared, "When they complete the program, they earn not only a college degree but also earn a promotion into the next role at Zurich and the U.S. Department of Labor registered Apprentice certificate. What they do earn in addition to that is a full-time salary with full-time benefits."

By leveraging immersive, hands-on learning labs and assessments, organizations can empower their apprentices with the digital and data fluency necessary to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment. Through practical, scenario-based training, apprentices can gain invaluable experience working with real-world tools and technologies, ensuring they are job-ready from day one.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the cutting-edge strategies that are redefining the apprenticeship landscape and driving the future of diverse, digitally fluent talent pipelines.

Creative Strategies to Recruit and Retain Diverse Talent

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internship

apprenticeships

micro-internship

geovanny.andino

dave.hamblin

Coaching

janna.scheese

ana.bedard

talent pipeline

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darcy.pierson

paul.gregory

joshua.lee

victor.saad

ELE Group, LLC

Session Focus: Accelerating digital and data fluency for apprentices through immersive, cutting-edge, hands-on learning labs and assessments


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Since 2017, the Chicago Apprentice Network has grown from three founding companies–Accenture, Aon, and Zurich, North America – to over 90 companies across multiple industries. Forward-thinking employers and apprentices with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are core to success. Together, we’re fueling innovation, inclusion, and excitement in Chicago’s economy.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-39247" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Learning-practice-experience-internship-exposure-education-Source-Dreamstime.jpg" alt="Learning Practice Experience Internship Exposure Education" width="386" height="278" />

Preparing apprentices for their roles efficiently and effectively involves a comprehensive approach that combines theoretical learning, hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world experience.

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💥 Getting Apprentices “Job Ready” Faster

Integrating hands-on labs with traditional learning experiences allows learners to engage with real-world scenarios, thus bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-39248" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Skillable-Assess-Apply-Validate.jpg" alt="Hands-on Learning Labs: Assess Apply Validate" width="533" height="204" />
Hands-on Learning Labs: Assess, Apply, Validate
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💥What strategies are companies using today to have talent pipelines be "Job Ready" Faster?

As a group, let's explore developing Power BI skills contribute to employees' job satisfaction and engagement, fostering a sense of confidence and professional growth within the company with questions such as:
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 	<li>What specific benefits can the company gain from having employees with Power BI skills right from the beginning of their tenure?</li>
 	<li>How can teaching Power BI during onboarding enhance employees' ability to analyze and visualize data, leading to more informed and strategic decision-making?</li>
 	<li>How can incorporating Power BI training in the onboarding process promote a culture of data literacy and analytics within the company?</li>
</ol>
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ELE produces this Learning Circle: Alternative Talent Pipelines.

ELE's <a title="https://www.learningexecutive.com/idea-exchange/" href="https://www.learningexecutive.com/idea-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Idea Exchange</a>: Collaborate online with your peers using the following link:
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 	<li><a title="https://community.learningexecutive.com/t/talent-attraction-sourcing-ideas/4720" href="https://community.learningexecutive.com/t/talent-attraction-sourcing-ideas/4720" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Talent Attraction/Sourcing Ideas - Integrated Talent Management</a></li>
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Session Focus: Upskilling Student Interns to help Curate L&D Content
Case Study: ELE, Microsoft, and Parker Dewey

Whether you're already leveraging the gig economy for curating L&D content at your organization and want to make it more effective, or you're curious about how freelancers can support your team, this learning circle will review the benefits, risks, and everything in between.

Here are some additional resources from Parker Dewey and Microsoft we can co-create tailored versions for L&D to help you leverage the gig economy below.
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/e2t/c/*W9g6kvv5-rPW-W8CTyQs2SZPjm0/*W4MjFdZ4yZxshW94zSrZ34wT6P0/5/f18dQhb0SbTS8XJ8QKW9bDPrV4mQf6dVRs0rR8qSyCvN3hHhcDXL0jYVnQ9Qq8--HBkW8Zv2KB6wT1dKW31mqYh8-y10rW8-2twR4b_C8bW4gYLkj6yR8-3W5468zL4bH_qwW2N33B53_t0gLVK3KRP4c2TwMN8XlfjdHZ5KNW5D8zFF6bVy-5W25hvkH1TcntwW1njMtB6H5yNSW6RFd6h52YlfxW3_8mpl9fgwMTW4fP7VS1zZ6fnW59Krt17pw-N7N7xb0gsrNHfxW2L0z386gZTjyW49QXF-1WzTd2W56vTXh7xm3yQN7tFPJx4lnjbW54Tffk6W1GgYW7L1MXp4P3CbBW7wbjS_59cdcXW1y4SmR57Tv-yW4P4HQw7J-ssyN32Gy77vLmJ9W6dHD0g31LNk0W77lgTF7lbVPyW4trCKJ2tDcZfD6Y9ktTrHQW5xzMtj2_d8rBW3T2Bsb3sWVwCW3VWR_W5hf9gkW5FzB7R3gN3VxVfRfy724RqJ8Vmh_wC3shjSdW6Kb2Dl3kyFN3W80tmTH5_W6JmW8khWgZ4f28vsMVs7V_VmfhGf4QXzMk02" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Micro-Internship Project Templates</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/e2t/c/*W9g6kvv5-rPW-W8CTyQs2SZPjm0/*W520HXY3RqQWmV51Q_m2QL0n80/5/f18dQhb0SbTS8XJ8QKW9bDPrV4mQf6dVRs0rR8qSyCvN3hHhcDXL0jYVnQ9Qq8ZQtZnW8Vnb_R55F8PVW30rg2L1CLJRVW4dQ7Lp2MyTm1N7JfGtXHBQzbW33BJpX4bH_qwW2N33B53_t0gLVK3KRP4c2TwMN8XlfjdHZ5KNW5D8zFF6bVy-5W25hvkH1TcntwW1njMtB6H5yNSW6RFd6h52YlfxW3_8mpl9fgwMTW4fP7VS1zZ6fnW59Krt17pw-N7N7xb0gsrNHfxW2L0z386gZTjyW49QXF-1WzTd2W56vTXh7xm3yQN7tFPJx4lnjbW54Tffk6W1GgYW7L1MXp4P3CbBW7wbjS_59cdcXW1y4SmR57Tv-yW4P4HQw7J-ssyN32Gy77vLmJ9W6dHD0g31LNk0W77lgTF7lbVPyW4trCKJ2tDcZfD6Y9ktTrHQW5xzMtj2_d8rBW3T2tTM5ZK-NmW50SNmF2zYtFPW49M5Hb3fY9g0V84rVz6LzXXRW1241F862pFn7W2qNpQQ9fLZ7XW6_Pv4l5Qg9bhW80t06_36sLG2w1NsfDK4-sf2d1Cly02" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free project scoping assistance for Micro-Internships</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/e2t/c/*W9g6kvv5-rPW-W8CTyQs2SZPjm0/*W2gVsHc8rqCkmVlDY0m302X940/5/f18dQhb0S2C82dYTs8N12hMwtPswkKW8g8SZY1fmH_xW3TvfFH6-b0d0W3930vX60MGqPW3P6nNT8LcPHqVwLv_j1ctjlbV9Y32R6QkL5VVSYp6M23QydLW8Q--Jp8MTp2fW177Wjh2srXJ9W5kmFrg5vKF_DVNlkFc2M9CFpW3dKr1_7TdyRwW4K_nfv64zH3sW77wggk6tNs8MW7YfNkM7ny7ckW6bFM8C6cGplvVpXThH5rpSb4W5gpmsS2_bsd1W32tfCZ2RRm9mW4ZnP9L7MC0gQW2lN0Dl3GFhBgW12GBWF2KJ32mW6bYpj-6qSwLdW7z6B1w5Jlh3bW66-Dhr3j8BFTW7Tw62h27g8g3W6ws7ng4py7MdW83855r38fwZ2W4x2zCg5FD1cpW6jzsbv5J5shSW1sV_Rs59nvRlW2782pp8RBqc6W6KpCHL1HyPN5W8kZVd53m3Md7W3h7FtX6Q7FlyW3vxH3R7WyvvTW8X16Wl7YRXJtW145KYZ3VxMWlW6sRx_91_lBc_VwFhfs7Nydw5W33YlTS14gJTLW14HQWY3vGCV4W2yvT-T43fp2rW1M7gNp7CmQD5W4hw7ds8YNS6NV9ZKlX71R9vW103" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelance Program Checklist</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/e2t/c/*W9g6kvv5-rPW-W8CTyQs2SZPjm0/*W8QyS0X6dHtcnW2MjMNb3Hlk4n0/5/f18dQhb0Sjvg8XJ8n0W9bDPrV4mQf6dVRs0rR8qSyCvN3hHhcXXL0jYVnQ9Qq8Zz34hW8-hxLG7LnSZfW4c2KRl33C5VyW4bH_qw2N33B5N3_t0gLK3KRPW4c2TwM8XlfjdVHZ5KN5D8zFFW6bVy-525hvkHW1Tcntw1njMtBW6H5DFr6RFd6hW52Ylfx3_8mplW9fgwMT4fP7VSW1zZ6fn59Krt1W7pw-N77xb0gsVrNHfx2L0z38W6gZTjy49QXF-W1WzTd256vTXhW7xm3yQ7tFPJxV4lnjb54TffkW6W1GgY7L1MXpW4P3CbB7wbjS_W59cdcX1y4SmRW57Tv-y4P4HQwW7J-ssy32Gy77VvLmJ96dHD0gW31LNk077lgTFW7lbVPy4tTdNrN4ZdrWvfTlLHV1KsV_1K22xRW5YtNsK7K58WnW6VScCM7NQG_PW19qlDH1-0fjjW6yxftJ24Zwh2W2nRylc5qPnBLW64B1md65qkmzVMFy2h4gP8Q9VSJ9zN3_1mg5N7HxsQmcYJKQW7dJ18n2hCqTRf31NNg004" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Microsoft 365 freelance toolkit</a> - a package of existing tools with freelance specific templates and best practices that Microsoft customers can start using today</li>
 	<li><a href="https://info.parkerdewey.com/e2t/c/*W9g6kvv5-rPW-W8CTyQs2SZPjm0/*W94rTxQ1kpZ4pW6l6g1w1_NrjW0/5/f18dQhb0S2z-2MQydSVMHWmG2_XC5cN1th5_kl4LsMW87B7m84VXhzkW7_ktvL7_Pm2lW7wsblP1VysymW4v_D3n4gDhszW2K7C8P1vS4SqW8wq2Qn6mfMvsW6Mb7Fb80K7bBW4c118L8Wl2VRVsw4j770nftpW8S3sSD2rZpc_W4fvls73mCH4YN7rKTKfhTgLNVGWgHY67Nqz2VGSZC15dqMJWN35WMH57sDFPW4DQ88q5hwv7wW2KWjjZ1drktqW316Gkh1W8lZZW6cQYkW4t2r4pW235cRy1VWCQMW2x0BR33LpvBZW13gVkr2v5S89W6BKysz2gJT_jVYQSTp5LjS3HW3fmDJY1BY-NqW5vl_np8z4MkrW3plF3R63zvlBW8b6bSB4J45NfW7kJNH52d2rS6W7V0fZx4_gJkcW2QJLZx19qvp_W7lTVx37rl5cMN85vl13rp4lXW12YLFH5XTfTkW8b1yWT6Nb5gWW8WGpq47h_7h4W4GRPj95PrljJW92g61x6h9lDgW4fJLB83kVRX-W62LyfV5npx5MW1vc3rg7k2K2dW8Zrjrg2_ZzdxW4zn8f31vGNSKW69Z3LT8rlfBJW236QK26Y-NX4Vxdlb34LPNmjW81VLNj2D-ZkcW6S1BKX3Sm6zmN8BVYwDj5T12W2m6lc28LXTL8VFJYj_8H7zgwV9L5gt8Nj7s5VfztwZ6f_jprW95xQGb3xLZkpW7ZQdBJ6K0lwzW6mRd-p4Bn_RJW3WdzFY3T5sdJW7mhDqB6pq-QsW4-zyF82n6X_QW6h-MlD7G8YxJW4119Ls4Btv4MW60mXg-2Kf09NW2tgh3b3mlmhVW6cbMQW70Nm4XW98mzm95Z-Y3HW9k4P2J7rl95CW95-BVN6WWDqTW4kFKrb95c1r5W3wptx22C6ltsW4jYBzc8x2_ts102" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Microsoft Teams</a> - free chat, file sharing, and video calling</li>
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ELE produces this Curation of L&D Content Learning Circle.

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