By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development As we continue to discuss ways to attract and recruit an expanded talent pipeline, it is also important to consider the retention side. Mentors within an organization are a critical component to...
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6 Skills-Based Hiring Lessons to Bolster Your Talent Pipeline
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development Recently, I was fortunate to participate in a 6-week Skills-Based Hiring series through the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The series was packed with a wealth of information on how...
Arvada Chamber Announces Talent KAPS Council to Advance Workforce Solutions
May 15, 2023 - ARVADA, CO. Today, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced its Talent KAPS Council to ensure Arvada and Jefferson / Adams Counties develop, retain, and attract the skilled workers needed by area employers. KAPS stands for Kick-Ass Problem Solvers and...
Spring Into Growing Your Talent Pipeline: Job Ads and Application Process Tips
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development When I think of Spring, I think of flowers blooming, the smell of fresh air, and overall new growth! As we roll into the second month of the second quarter (pause for woah), and into more...
4 Ways You Can Engage with Talent Development in Jeffco This Month
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development As you may have read in the B.O.L.D. 2026 | Q1 2023 Outcomes, the Arvada Chamber has been very busy on the talent front to start the year. To make true progress on talent development in our region,...
Navigating Business: Building a Stronger Talent System for the Future
By Kami Welch, Arvada Chamber of Commerce President As we look at the current state of our talent system, it's hard to ignore the clouds looming overhead. I hear everyday from businesses who are struggling to find the skilled workforce they need to meet their current...