WORKFORCE INITIATIVES

The Chamber is a champion for employers in the Chippewa Valley as they work to solve their immediate and long-term talent and workforce challenges. With approximately 1,100 investors representing a workforce of more than 45,000 employees, the Chamber is the leading area business organization representing the interests of the community employers.

Develop

We work to build the talent pipeline for Eau Claire businesses by partnering with K-12 and post-secondary institutions to expose students to career opportunities in the area.

• Youth Apprenticeship Consortium

• Job Fairs

• Workforce Solutions Summit

• Conferences on critical workforce solutions

• Wage Survey

Attract

We create services and programs that attract talent to the Eau Claire Area and highlight why the Chippewa Valley is a great place to work, live, and play.

• ThinkEauClaire.com, a digital resource for people looking to relocate

• Explore Eau Claire Community Concierge Program

• Job Board

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Retain

Once talent moves to the Eau Claire Area, we provide businesses with services and programs to not only retain their employees but encourage continued development so the individual and business can reach their full potential.

• Professional Development

• Workforce Connector, monthly publication

• Workforce Directory

• The Perspective, monthly publication

• Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley