Skagit Workforce Summit

September 20 • 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon 98273
United States
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Cost
No cost
Contact
aaron@skagit.org
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDASC is continuing its efforts to support businesses with their workforce concerns by hosting the third annual Skagit Workforce Summit. Employers will get up-to-date information on industry employment trends and learn how to connect with educational institutions at all levels to build pipelines of skilled workers.
Hear from educational leaders from the Northwest Career & Technical Academy, Career Connect NW Network at the Northwest Educational Service District 189, Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University.
In this no-cost event, employers will learn how to:
• Access skilled high school interns with the NW Career & Technical Academy
• Get involved with K-12 through Career Connect NW
• Access customized training programs with Skagit Valley College
• Connect with Western Washington University’s Career Services Center and the College of Business & Economics
The afternoon will wrap up with a panel discussion featuring the day’s presenters. Business owners and hiring managers will come away with actionable workforce ideas to gain a leg up on hiring needs.
Agenda
Introduction
3 p.m. Welcome and Industry Employment Trends
NW Career & Technical Academy
3:25 How businesses can access skilled interns
NWESD 189
3:45 How businesses can get involved with K-12
4:05 Networking
Skagit Valley College
4:15 Customized Training for Businesses & College Interns
WWU
4:35 Career Services Center Resources
4:45 College of Business Spotlight
PANEL
4:55 NCTA, NWESD, SVC, WWU, ESD
5:30 Farewell