Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 4031 Annual Report 2016 31 that require only a two-year degree or certification. The project provided a forum for students and their parents to talk with ISU CoT instructors and representatives from local technology- based companies. Connecting to Community INL was pleased to partner with Arco, Idaho, in support of the Atomic Days event in July. INL provided a hands-on event for children to demonstrate INL ’s tie to space missions and shared ways the community and businesses can partner with the laboratory. An INL fire truck joined the festivities and participated in the grand parade. REDI Regional Economic Development Eastern Idaho, REDI, the 14-county economic development group, was awarded an INL Tech-Based Economic Development grant to establish the eastern Idaho brand by highlighting the distinct assets and opportunities of the region, establishing industry clusters, supporting the role of education in building the right talent pipeline, and developing a regional economic development hub to help both business and talent. Activities for the project entailed developing a national and international regional brand campaign, including a brand logo, marketing materials, advertising, regional and media relations; partnering with IDOL and industry to develop two talent symposiums; winning the talent attraction game; collaborating with support efforts for a community college feasibility study to enhance educational opportunities in eastern Idaho for technical-based talent; and collaborating and supporting the INL R&D missions that enhance opportunities for regional, TBED and talent attraction and development. Leading in International Economic Development Achievement REDI and INL were recognized by the International Economic Development Council with a Bronze Award for the region’s promotional video, Living Life Now. Working for Tomorrow. Eastern Idaho. The video was developed by REDI as part of its larger regional talent attraction campaign. REDI and INL partnered with other local technology industries on the video to attract employees and businesses to eastern Idaho. The video was developed with the support and cooperation of INL and regional businesses as a way to join together and promote eastern Idaho’s employment and business climate, and unique lifestyle. IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders. These awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Building the Talent Pipeline for the Future INL was honored at the Bannock Development Economic Symposium in recognition of improvements of high school students’ awareness and interest in high wage, high tech, and high-demand careers in southeast Idaho for YourFIT program. YourFIT is a technical careers awareness campaign that reaches rural high-school students, with an emphasis on minority populations. INL, along with other local technology companies, partnered with Idaho State University College of Technology instructors, Bannock Development, 4CASI, and Great Rift Business Development to host hands-on learning expositions in seven eastern Idaho high schools. The technology expos showcased high-wage, high-demand technology careers Stephanie Cook, Idaho National Lab economic and workforce develop- ment program manager (l), Jan Rogers, CEO of Regional Economic Development Eastern Idaho (c), and Amy Lientz, director of Partnerships, Engagement andTechnology Deployment at INL. American Falls high school students learn about high tech, high wage, high demand jobs requiring only a two- year degree or certification atYour Future inTechnology,YourFIT event. Back row, left to right: Scott Reese, Dan Ordyna, Park Price andTeriTen- gaio. Front row, left to right: Stepha- nie Cook and Jan Rogers, Regional Economic Development Eastern Idaho, received aTech-Based Eco- nomic Development grant to develop a brand and marketing plan for the 14-county eastern Idaho region. INL supported Atomic Days in Arco, Idaho, and taught children about INL ’s tie to space missions by creating paper straw rockets.