Workforce Development Task Force
The Workforce Development Task Force, a program of the Union County Chamber, has a mission to convene business, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to attract, develop, and retain our community’s most important asset – our people. Our goal is to meet the talent needs of business and industry now and in the years to come.
Attracting and retaining a skilled workforce is the number one challenge facing businesses of all sizes in our community, particularly in high-demand industries like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the trades (construction, auto-related, etc.). The Workforce Development Task Force is facilitating a business-led approach to aligning resources to meet the needs of business, recruiting and developing talent, and seeking innovative solutions to stable employment for those facing obstacles to employment.
Priorities
- 1) Developing young people's interest in the trades and manufacturing by including parents, guardians, and educators in the process and introducing these potential career pathways at an earlier age.
- 2) Recruiting and developing the skills needed for high-demand careers in industry sectors driving our community’s economy.
- 3) Addressing durable skills gap by consistently including this messaging in our programs and outreach.
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