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WorkReady

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce WorkReady initiative is a collaborative effort led by business and economic development leaders in Springfield, aimed at revitalizing the local economy, enhancing career-based learning opportunities, and cultivating a well-trained workforce.

The initiative aims to achieve these goals through targeted investments and collaborative partnerships that create a strong workforce development system, contributing to business growth, talent attraction, and retention.

WorkReady is committed to building a robust education and workforce development ecosystem, recognizing its significance in driving economic prosperity.

WorkReady Programs

STUDENT ACCESS PASS

The Springfield Chamber is a network of reputable organizations, community leaders, and business professionals across Lane County offering connections, opportunities, and rewarding careers.

Students in degreed and CTE programs often graduate with limited connections to local business and industry employers.

The Springfield Chamber Student Access Pass program is designed for the student who wants to grow a relational network with local employers and professionals, and gain a better understanding of career opportunities available to them.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS
THREE HALF DAYS: 8:00AM - 12:30PM

The WorkReady Essential Skills workshop has been specially designed to address the training needs of local industry. This workshop provides managerial-level training for integrating essential skills learning into an organizations’ hiring, onboarding, and professional development processes.

Throughout the workshop, managers receive tools and takeaways for helping develop their employees in the areas of communication, collaboration, adaptability, and critical thinking.

Essential skills are critical in any industry sector, and have been identified by employers among the skills most lacking in existing staff. Give your managers the tools they need to cultivate these skills in their teams through the Chamber's Essential Skills workshops!

The Springfield Chamber's WorkReady initiative is supported by our generous Impact Investors.
See a list of current Impact Investors and learn how to get involved below!

 

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