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PUBLIC BUSINESS SERVICE POLITICS EDUCATION RESEARCH HOME CULTURE Insight& Influence Talentville of Tomorrow “Talentville is a place where creative people cluster. A community Insight& Insight& Influence Influence where growth and prosperity are driven by productive and talented Talentville of Tomorrow Talentville of Tomorrow people. Talentville is an inspiring community, one that embraces new ideas, new cultures and, not least, new residents. It is multicultural and multifaceted. Talentville is an achievable vision for the future - Talentville is the city at the end of the journey.” POLITICS 6 BUSINESS 8 Advisory Board, International Community Insight& Insight& Influence Influence Talentville of Tomorrow Talentville of Tomorrow PUBLIC SERVICE 14 EDUCATION 18 Insight& Insight& Influence Influence Talentville of Tomorrow Talentville of Tomorrow CULTURE 24 RESEARCH 22 Insight& Influence Talentville of Tomorrow HOME 26 Insight& Influence Talentville of Tomorrow NEXT STOP 28 On the Road to International Community Lighting the way Tiny Maerschalk Spouse Project Manager, International Community Public service “Involvement of local institutions is necessary InterCom, for internationals and businesses employment The recipe for success in dealing Talentville to assure sustainability in our work. Interna- alike. Behind the scenes however, a lot more Social and professional fast and flexible with global talent includes partner- ships, pragmatism and best practice tional Community has neither the financial is going on and the visibility and demand Network solutions. resources nor the physical facilities to lift for International Community’s services are What does it take for a city, a region In this magazine, we will share our experi- In short, Talentville is the city at the end of the Talent this task alone. We act as a facilitator, as an increasing every year. or a nation to attract, embrace ences, ideas and visions together with a wide journey. We believe that International Com- ’expat expert’, assisting our local partners and range of stakeholders and collaborators munity can play an important role in lighting strategies Established in 2008 to promote economic drafting the frameworks for new initiatives or International Community actively participates and hold on to the best global IB certified talent? The kind of talent who can within politics, business, public service, edu- the way to Talentville. growth and strengthen the international organising activities,” explains Maerschalk. in the public debate towards a more positive cation, research, culture and our international profile of the region, International Community approach to foreigners in Denmark, which, in strengthen our economy and our network. We will do this in the context of In times of global economic change, an aging schools has built up a long CV - in spite of being just More than a social network recent years, has focused largely on low re- businesses in the global market- focusing on the place where we believe we population, financial instability and weakening Information three years-old! Since 2008, the initiatives and activities source immigrants. According to Maerschalk place; who can contribute to a are heading. growth, we believe that getting to Talentville is launched by International Community have this does not reflect reality, because at prosperous society of knowledge more urgent than ever. in English “We have built up an extensive network and been numerous and widespread. One major present the majority of the foreigners coming and innovation; who can enrich our We call this place Talentville. we know the needs and challenges of the achievement was establishing the first to Denmark are skilled employees who work culture and create gateways to the We hope you will join us on the trip. expats very well by now. Where we detect ‘One Stop Shop’ in Denmark, which made and contribute to society. world around us? Talentville is a place where creative people a need, we promote an initiative,” says IC contact to Danish authorities much easier for cluster. A community where growth and pros- God rejse! project manager, Tiny Maerschalk, Interna- foreigners and the companies that employ perity are driven by productive and talented tional Community. them. Today, this initiative has developed International Community has been working on people. Talentville is an inspiring community, Advisory Board, International Community into four public International Citizen Service this question since 2008 as a common plat- one that embraces new ideas, new cultures Partnerships make it possible centres nationwide. About form for businesses, educational institutions and, not least, new residents. It is multicultural In keeping with the mission to promote International Community and public authorities in Business Region and multifaceted. economic growth and strengthen the interna- “International Community is much more than Aarhus. Our aim is to promote growth for tional profile of the region, one of International a social network for expats in Eastern Jutland. In early 2008, Aarhus Municipality, Vestas, businesses and strengthen the international Talentville is not Utopia, it is not fiction. We Community’s most important objectives is We collect and promote best practices Terma, Danisco, Aarhus University and profile of the region by developing best prac- see Talentville as an achievable vision for the to help link public and private sector organi- amongst our members and partners, primarily Erhverv Aarhus united their efforts to tices for attracting, receiving and retaining future if the decision makers and practition- sations with local authorities, institutions, the businesses. We also try to create more promote economic growth and strengthen global talent. International Community has ers who make the laws, lead the businesses, companies and associations. public and political awareness of the need the international profile of the region. The become a beacon for global mobility and an define the cultural and social institutions and for a solid framework for attracting, recei- European Social Fund has provided its important prerequisite for growth in Business set the public agenda are ready to meet the International Community supports its part- ving and retaining international talent,” says support from the fall of 2008. Region Aarhus. challenge. ners by providing best practice experience Maerschalk. More IB-certified schools, tailor and advice, marketing and networking. It is an made language courses and a national talent International Community has since be- extended HR service for businesses dealing strategy are amongst the goals. come the leading network for internation- with global mobility. als in Eastern Jutland and an important Wide-ranging activities partner for businesses, public authorities “Our approach is very ’hands-on’ and prag- International Community operates out of a and institutions. matic and our philosophy is that there is no recently renovated, rustic warehouse in the need for big expensive solutions. We try to harbour-area of Aarhus. A small, but very Today, there is more than 2,300 members find fields where little effort makes a huge dedicated, staff, with years of expat experi- counting companies, institutions, associa- impact, without compromising quality and ence themselves, take care of a wide-range tions, expats and Danes. ambition,” says Tiny Maerschalk. “There is an of activities. increasing awareness in society and amongst International Community is the lead part- the different stakeholders that we must Conferences on Danish culture and history, ner and coordinator on a new frontrunner cooperate if we want to be competitive in the guided visits to companies and associations, project for attracting and retaining global market for global talent.” seminars on networking or on job hunting talent in all 19 municipalities in the Central for spouses and practical assistance pro- Denmark Region in 2012-14. The project Broad involvement counts grammes are just a few of the activities. Inter- has a budget of 30 million DKK, partly Strong support from local authorities has national Community also publishes a weekly financed by the European Social Fund. been present from the beginning, as Interna- newsletter in English announcing events in tional Community was born out of need. the region and runs an on-line community, TOP 10 CHALLENGES TOP 10 TRENDS • Immigration law and public registration procedures. • Cultural diversity acknowledged as an economic asset. • Housing – short term/long term. • Competitive talent strategies. • Access to international schools. • Internationals in top management and boards of directors. • Social integration with Danes. • Tailor-made welcome packages. • Language barrier. • Spouses perceived as a valuable resource in the labour market. • Spouse employment. • Clubs and associations interested in attracting internatio- • Tax level. nals. • Perception of internationals as a resource in local society. • Retention of international students/researchers already in • Recruitment and retention to small and medium sized com- Denmark. panies. • Network building between stakeholders. • Knowledge sharing on receiving and retaining internationals. • Creation of inclusive company cultures. • Short term recruitments. 4 Insight& Insight& Influence Influence Talentville of Tomorrow Talentville of Tomorrow POLITICS POLITICS Talentville in the heart of Central Denmark Bent Hansen Chairman of the Central Denmark Region By Morten Østergaard, Minister for