AIST Talent Acquisition Virtual Session: Attracting Talent to Rural and Industrial Work Locations
15 July 2026 • Zoom • 2 to 3 p.m. EDT
Join AIST for the next session in our ongoing Talent Acquisition Series, designed to bring together HR professionals, university partners, and industry leaders to build a stronger talent pipeline for the steel industry.
This interactive session will explore proven strategies for re-framing the value proposition of rural and industrial roles, moving beyond what candidates may perceive as tradeoffs and clearly articulating the career growth, stability, and quality of life these roles offer. Participants will learn how authentic employee storytelling builds trust, how thoughtful relocation and transition support influences candidate decisions, and how selling the surrounding community can be just as important as selling the job itself.
The session will also address how retention efforts directly impact long-term attraction, helping organizations build sustainable talent pipelines for hard-to-fill locations.
Who should attend:
- HR professionals and talent acquisition specialists
- University relations and internship program coordinators
- Plant managers and supervisors involved in intern programs
- University and technical school partners
Help us grow this collaboration. Invite your HR colleagues, hiring managers, and university contacts to join the conversation as we continue working together to shape the future workforce of the steel industry.