On May 30th, Ryan Unger, CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, virtually presented his economic insights on the Capital Region Economy at the Lebanon Valley College (LVC) Breen Center for Career & Professional Development Advisory Committee meeting. The event, hosted by the Breen Center, aimed to enhance career development resources and opportunities available to LVC students.
Unger, a key leader in the region’s economic landscape, provided valuable perspectives on various economic trends and workforce developments. His participation aligned with the advisory committee’s functions, which include providing relevant external guidance, sharing industry insights, advocating for the Breen Center, suggesting performance improvements, and serving as a sounding board for innovative ideas.
During the meeting, the advisory committee focused on several key functions:
- Providing current and relevant external guidance related to career and professional development. Committee members shared specific job titles within their companies that students might overlook in their job searches.
- Sharing industry insights, career/workforce trends, and professional experiences. Discussions included whether current vacancies were being posted for recruitment or were resulting in workforce attrition.
- Advocating on behalf of the LVC Breen Center and fostering networking opportunities with prospective community or business partners.
- Suggesting performance improvement or service innovation ideas.
- Serving as a sounding board, providing opinions on matters brought to the committee for comment, such as the feasibility of hosting student shadowing opportunities.
Unger’s involvement provided significant contributions to the committee’s mission, offering students a deeper understanding of the economic factors influencing their career prospects and professional development.
For more information on the Breen Center’s initiatives, visit their website. Breen Center for Career & Professional Development – Breen Center for Career & Professional Development (lvc.edu)
