Workforce Advisory Collaborative: The workforce advisory collaborative brings together diverse stakeholders committed to building a strong, skilled workforce. Participants can include workforce-related experts at local businesses, educators, government agencies, and community partners who are readily involved with current and future workforce efforts.
8th Grade Career Exploration Fair: Showcase your industry and spark the curiosity of tomorrow’s workforce! Join us for the 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair, where local businesses connect with more than 1,500 students to share career paths, skills, and opportunities.
Job Signing Day: Join us as we celebrate students stepping into the workforce and launching their careers! Job Signing Day highlights their achievements and the partnerships with local businesses that make these opportunities possible, showcasing the incredible value of talent and community collaboration.
Work-based Learning: Work-Based Learning provides students with hands-on experience in real-world work environments. By partnering with local businesses, students gain valuable skills, explore career paths, and connect classroom learning to practical applications—all while preparing for their future success.
Mini Job Fairs at High Schools: Throughout the year, local high schools host job fairs, particularly during the spring semester leading up to summer. These events provide an excellent opportunity to connect with and hire talented high school students.
Early Education Task Force: The Early Education Task Force works to increase workforce participation and work readiness with affordable, quality early education and childcare services.
Foundation for Future Building Trades Advisory Committee: Provides guidance and industry expertise to strengthen the skilled trades workforce pipeline by supporting education, career awareness, workforce development initiatives, and partnerships that connect students and job seekers with careers in the building trades.
Educator’s Roundtable: Brings together local school superintendents, college presidents, and education leaders on a monthly basis to discuss regional educational priorities, workforce needs, collaboration opportunities, and initiatives that support student success and community growth.
