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...
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Tackling Talent Challenges: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in Colorado is at 2.9%, which equates to approximately 93,000 people unemployed. Jefferson County alone saw 23,378 job postings in February...
3 Common Mistakes and 3 Simple Morale Boosters for Team Engagement
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development Happy Spring-ish! We hope you have been enjoying Talent Tuesdays. This is our opportunity to share Talent updates including best practices, new trends, and advocacy. We simply want to take you on...
3 Key Findings from new Colorado Department of Labor Report
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development Talent remains a leading business challenge in Colorado, however, over the past month, there has been a string of positive movement. A recent press release from the Colorado Department of...
Arvada Chamber Convenes First Metro-West Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Meeting
By Kylie Parks, Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development On Tuesday, March 14, the Arvada Chamber, along with the Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center, convened and facilitated the Metro-West Advanced Manufacturing Alliance kick-off meeting...
9 Takeaways from March 2023 Talent Panels and Partnerships
(Above) Nicole Kamman (Green Mountain High School Career Hub Coordinator), Kami Welch (Arvada Chamber President), Courtney Jensen (Executive Director at Jeffco Schools Foundation), and Kylie Parks (Arvada Chamber Director of Talent Pipeline Development) at the GMHS...