Session Update:
Designing Career Pathways for the Future Workforce
Andrea Chartier, Workforce Development, Essentia Health; and Carrie Taylor Kemp, Workforce Development/CECT, Lake Superior College
Yesterday's talent strategies won't solve tomorrow's workforce challenges. In this session, Carrie and Andrea will explore how organizations can proactively build career pathways that attract, develop, and retain talent from diverse talent pools, including students, emerging professionals, career changers, and current employees. Leave with practical ideas for strengthening your workforce pipeline and preparing for future talent needs.
Session Details:
3:30 PM - session begins
4:30 PM - casual networking
About our Presenters:
Carrie Taylor Kemp
Carrie Taylor Kemp is the Director of Workforce Development/CECT at Lake Superior College. In this role, she leads efforts to expand workforce-aligned programs, strengthen regional partnerships, and advance accessible training that supports both student success and evolving workforce needs.
Carrie brings more than 20 years of experience across higher education and industry, with expertise in internship and career pathway development, grant management, and workforce solutions. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English.
She currently serves on the Montgomery Sports Foundation Board as a grant writer and has recently rejoined the Duluth Workforce Board. Outside of work, Carrie is usually found cheering on her two children from the stands of baseball fields and hockey rinks, usually with her Cavalier pup in tow.
Andrea Chartier
Andrea Chartier is a Workforce Development Specialist with Essentia Health, where she builds strategic partnerships at the intersection of healthcare, education, and community to address workforce challenges and create sustainable talent pathways. With a background as a career counselor in higher education and a consultant focused on retaining young talent in the region, Andrea develops innovative workforce solutions through internships, apprenticeships, early career exposure, and curricular integration.
Andrea is passionate about creating equitable access to career opportunities and building pathways for all individuals. She believes strong workforce solutions come from collaboration, reducing barriers, and investing in people. A proud advocate for the Twin Ports, Andrea is committed to highlighting the career opportunities, vibrant community, and quality of life that make the Northland a great place to live, work, and build a future.
Outside of work, Andrea enjoys creating healthy foods with locally sourced ingredients, traveling, spending time on Lake Superior, and creating meaningful experiences with her three children.
