Join the Consortium
This gives you access to all the services Talent Connect provides. Join a consortium of businesses, universities, technology companies, and medical organizations that are bringing top talent into the region.
- Option to utilize our Pre-Hire Consultation, New Hire Navigation, and Guided Tours of the Region
- One-on-one informational interview opportunities with qualified spouses/partners with talent in your industry
- Full page on our Talent Connect website and link to your career page
- Receive quarterly newsletter and monthly event calendar
- Invitations to social events
Pre-Hire Consultation
One-on-one confidential needs assessment consultation on spouse/partner career opportunities, knowledge of the region, family/personal needs, and an overview of Talent Connect services.
- An open dialogue on what the candidate is looking for in our region
- We can ask the questions you can’t
- Accentuate the positive about the Northeast
- We provide follow up information directly to the candidate(s)
- It can “weight the offer”
New-Hire Navigation
Comprehensive, confidential year-long needs assessment that leads to a customized portfolio of personal and professional resources (schools, housing, wellness, legal, financial, arts, recreation, neighborhoods, etc.) for your newly relocated hires.
- Dual Career Support – coordinating informational interviews and career opportunities for spouses and partners
- Brokering qualified connections to enhance quality of life
- Cultural transitioning for international professionals and families (language, orientation of U.S. way of life, welcoming kit, monthly newsletter specifically for newcomers to the U.S.)
- Invitation to Talent Connect events
- Receive monthly event calendar and quarterly newsletter
- Monthly staff check-in
Guided Tours of the Region
Professional guides lead a personal tour that focuses on the history, arts, and culture that the Capital Region has to offer. This service is available at both the Pre-Hire and New-Hire phase, as well as to our consortium for organizational outings and/or events.
Tours are available in the following cities:
Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy/Rensselaer
Community Partner
Perfect for any business, academic institution, or entity who would like to expose their services to professional newcomers relocating to the region.
- All the benefits of the Consortium
- Ability to submit articles to Talent Connect quarterly newsletters
- Co-sponsor of all events
- Priority recommendation by Talent Connect staff to new-hires
- Ability to submit event information to the monthly calendar of events.
For more information regarding the Talent Connect program and joining the Consortium, please contact John Giordano at JohnG@ceg.org or call (518)465-8975 x 232.
