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Attracting Gen Y Thru Technology May 1-2, 2009 Sheridan, Wyoming presented by Michael Fox, Van Johnson, Linda Lindsey, Tim O’Donoghue, Jerimiah Rieman, Juliette Rule, Doreen Schaar, Linda Witko. Are you relevant?. Who is Gen Y?. Born 1979-1999 Today they are 27 percent of American population
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Attracting Gen YThru TechnologyMay 1-2, 2009Sheridan, Wyomingpresented by Michael Fox, Van Johnson, Linda Lindsey, Tim O’Donoghue,Jerimiah Rieman, Juliette Rule, Doreen Schaar, Linda Witko
Who is Gen Y? Born 1979-1999 Today they are 27 percent of American population Ethnically diverse Tech savvy Never known life without technology Grew up with Facebook, MySpace, IM, iPod
Gen Y in School, Life • 100 % of American schools have Internet access • 1 computer for every four students • 75 percent of teens (15-17 years) have cell phones -Don Tapscott, “Grown Up Digital”
Friend Us on Facebook • Resource for employers • Attract Gen Y using technology • Primers on Social Media Search “Attracting Gen Y Thru Technology” on Facebook
Attract/Retain Gen Y • Offer Competitive Salary, Benefits • Allow Use of Technology at Work • Promote Flexible Work Schedule • Create Social Interaction at Work • Remember Work is Fun for Gen Y • Adopt “Green” Approach for the Office
Facebook Developer-tailor FB for your needsDoreen…307-670-0053Google Groups-keep everyone in the loopJerimiah…307-286-7524Twitter-have fun or market a productJuliette…307-214-1703Skype/Webcam-interview candidates for freeMichael…307-431-6543Goog 411-throw out your phone bookLinda…307-349-4934 Choose It/Text Us/Vote for 3