Crafting Knoxville's Workforce for the Future with Stephanie Vozar

This episode of ConnectTheKnox features a conversation with Stephanie Vozar, Director of Corporate Philanthropy at the University of Tennessee, focusing on her role in forging connections between the university and corporate partners to prepare students for the future workforce. Julia Hurley and Stephanie discuss the impact of these partnerships on retaining young talent in Knoxville, Stephanie's vision for the growth of corporate philanthropy at UT, and her personal journey from Flint, Michigan, to her beloved Knoxville. The discussion offers insights into how education and philanthropy are pivotal in shaping a vibrant, economically robust community.     Show Notes (00:00) - Introduction to the episode and welcoming Stephanie Vozar (00:55) - Stephanie's journey from Flint, Michigan to Knoxville, Tennessee (01:31) -  Stephanie’s Transition from Young Williams Animal Center to the University of Tennessee (02:48) - Overview of Stephanie's role in corporate philanthropy at UT (05:10 ) - Addressing workforce needs through innovative educational programs (10:47) - Efforts to retain young talent in Knoxville and the importance of internships (14:10) - The evolving demands in key industries  (16:33 ) - Future directions for corporate philanthropy at UT and potential team growth (21:26) - Connecting students with industry opportunities (24:06) - Stephanie's personal connection to Knoxville and her favorite aspects of the city (27:57) - Closing remarks      Links Referenced: Visit Knoxville Website: https://www.visitknoxville.com/ University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/  Young Williams Animal Center: https://www.young-williams.org/     Connect with ConnectTheKnox - Follow the Podcast - iTunes Spotify Or wherever you listen to Podcasts Podcast Created With Riverside.fm - Connect with Julia -  Follow me on TikTok Connect with me on Instagram Find me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook - Buy or Sell a home in Knoxville -  Just Homes Realty Group: www.justhomesgroup.com Find my Home Buyers & Home Sellers Guide here: https://linktr.ee/thejuliahurley