By Pam Watkins, Watkins HR Strategy Recently I was asked, “What is going on with the labor pool in our country? We can’t find any qualified applicants.” I answered with some key points about our current labor force that I believe are impacting workforce challenges: • Baby Boomers are retiring every day. Some are retiring Read More…
Attribute Focus: Teamwork “Teamwork is a vital component of our learning at the eAcademy. We work together to help one another learn about & embrace the world of entrepreneurship. Together we brainstorm and help one another cultivate ideas to be the best they can be. We learn to work with each other as fellow entrepreneurs, with Read More…
With a legacy going all the way back to 1901, Franklin Industries (formerly known as Franklin Steel) has been a familiar name in the community for generations. Right from the beginning, its hot-rolled rail steel products have gained a reputation for quality and strength. Today, their steel DOT-grade u-channel posts and industry-leading agricultural t-posts are Read More…
Part of the VenangoREADY Program is focused on connecting employers and educators. We want to share opportunities to help students prepare for future careers. Below are opportunities from our members for students: Central Electric Cooperative: Youth Tour CEC and other co-ops around the country have participated in sending students to Washington D.C. to visit historical sites, Read More…
As part of the VenangoREADY program, we strive to connect educators and employers, providing students with opportunities to learn more about local businesses and careers. This includes assisting schools with business participation in career events and mock interviews. Through our monthly education email (found at venangochamber.org/education-emails), we keep a calendar of career events. Upcoming events: Read More…