The Arvada Chamber is proud to introduce the Tackle Talent Series, a four-part series designed to help members find, develop and retain the best local employees.
2020 Tackle Talent Series
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Talent
New Study Shows Hiring Managers Look for Skills, not Degrees
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently released a new report, “Hiring in the Modern Talent Marketplace,” which reveals that employers and hiring managers are now looking for competencies – not degrees – as the most important factors when filling a...
Arvada Chamber Hosts Community Discussion on Improving the Talent Pipeline
On June 21, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Impact Breakfast to discuss “Improving the Talent Pipeline.” Read to learn what this panel of local, regional and state partners thinks will take to change the way we address everything from career awareness to employee retention.
4 Hiring Tips From the Arvada Works Q2 Summit
On June 13, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Arvada Works Q2 Summit “Hiring Your Best Employees Yet.” This summit was designed to help employers of all sizes that face challenges with hiring and employee retention. In this post, find our top four takeaways from the summit.
Arvada Works KAPS Council Tests Cradle to Career Simulator
On May 23, 2019, members of the Arvada Works KAPS Council participated in a Cradle to Career Simulator to gain a deeper understanding of the critical transition points in the career journey of youth. The workshop was hosted by the Adams County Youth Initiative (ACYI), which works to mobilize and support a collective partnership of stakeholders focused on improving educational outcomes in the community.
4 Employer Lessons for Hosting Work-Based Learning Experiences
On May 7, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Arvada Works seminar “How to Host Work-Based Learning Experiences at Your Business.” C. J. Juleff, M.A., from the Jefferson County Workforce Center, led a discussion on best practices for hosting mentoring, internships and job shadowing at a place of business. Read employers’ top learnings from this workshop and find local resources to assist in work-based learning.