Partnering to Enhance Talent and Workforce Needs

Our initiatives include:

Engaging youth in classroom discussions, facility tours, and events showcasing career paths
Connecting high school youth to job shadows, internships, and apprenticeships
Developing registered adult apprenticeships in response to specific industry needs
Creating access to certifications and other credentials for youth, those looking to change careers, or those reentering the workforce
Training organizations to rethink their hiring processes
Collaborating with industry partners to craft programs that retain current employees while recruiting new ones

Career Exploration
Identifying the workforce needs of the region and ensuring our youth and current job seekers are aware of emerging occupations and the skills needed to be successful in those careers. Learn More >>
Work-based Learning
Creating relevant, real work opportunities between local industry leaders, higher education, and K-12 organizations. Opportunities include internships, apprenticeships, and access to credentials. Learn More >>
Skills-based Hiring
Encouraging industry leaders to use modern techniques as they recruit and onboard new talent -- efficient job postings, use of language, and cultivating talent outside traditional pathways. Learn More >>
Recruitment & Retention
Exploring ways to assist businesses as they recruit candidates from across the country and helping to maintain employees via local amenities and support systems. Learn More >>