Workforce works towards improving community awareness of job market requirements. Help get businesses involved with schools through programming seen below. Win improves academic achievement and teaches the importance of goal setting and a strong work ethic through an in-school mentoring program. Career Direction exposes students to workforce experiences, which make classroom learning more relevant, and helps them relate learning to future goals. Educator Internship Program enables educators and counselors to gain on-site job experience so they can better prepare students for careers of the future.
Scholarships provide several sponsored scholarships for graduating high school seniors.
To influence and facilitate the availability and delivery of effective education and training services for the benefit of Chamber members. Strategic Plan Create a Workforce Development and Education Committee to improve relationships between the business community and educational organizations, and to enhance the development of training programs for workforce readiness. Expand partnerships with local school systems and private sector, including programs such as Partners in Education, mentoring, and internships. Improve awareness of projected in demand careers and career paths among students, parents and the business community. Lobby for continued integration of technology into the curriculum and adequate budgeting for technology needs.