David Bradley, President & CEO of the Athens Area Chamber is our guest this week to discuss their Education & Workforce Development activity in their community.
The topic of Education & Workforce Development is a hot topic at many Chambers. As I conduct our Chamber of the Year Finalist series each year, the majority of the Chambers I interview highlight their efforts on this front.
David shares what makes their Chamber’s approach unique and what is working so far for them. The Athens Area Chamber has a strong focus on making education a cornerstone in their economic development strategy.
This summer, the Athens Area Chamber has organized 15 externships for teachers to learn about the workforce needs in their community by getting immersed in the work of some of the areas large employers.
The Athens Area Chamber is also working on a very robust jobs database with a desired outcome of being the best, most comprehensive resource for people in their area to find employment.
If you would like to connect with David about anything he discussed in this episode or to continue this discussion offline, you can see his contact information below:
- Email: david.bradley@athensga.com
- Office: 709-549-6800
- Cell: 704-253-3128
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