Laura Bennett

Workforce Development Program Lead @MaineHealth

Portland, ME, US

Leads MaineHealth talent and pipeline building youth-facing programs and initiatives, providing access to career exploration, internship experiences, co-ops, training opportunities, and more-Runs the non-clinical MaineHealth Summer Internship program, including planning and coordinating hybrid program events, partnering with leaders, talent, and onboarding team members to hire interns, and providing resources to 75+ interns for the duration of the 10-week program-Coordinates internal career awareness initiatives and opportunities for all MaineHealth care team members to learn more about growth within the organization-Works with departments across the health system to collect and track data on youth-facing programs and events-Cultivates relationships with external community partners-Assists with Talent & Workforce Development related special projects as needed-Serves as a MaineHealth Diversity Ambassador and Steering Committee Member of the Leadership Connection Care Team Member Network-Active on several MaineHealth committees and workgroups

Ball State University

Bachelor's degree, Urban Planning and Development