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Castle Rock Chamber
Strengthening Our Local Economy Since 1955
Chamber to host workforce development discussion and teaching skill-based careers to students, October 11th with Douglas County School Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Tucker
Colorado’s labor market is evolving faster than ever. Students and job seekers need to engage in learning experiences to help them develop advanced and adaptable skill sets that are necessary to compete in the complex global marketplace. Work-based learning is one way educaon and training systems are partnering with business to ensure that students have the skills and career exposure needed to build pathways to meaningful careers.
As part of the Chamber’s Horizon Breakfast series, Friday, October 11th, 7:30 a.m. at the Sturm Collaboraon Campus, Dr. Tucker will be discussing workforce development, career and technical educaon, and teaching skill-based careers to students in high school and middle school. The free event will give aendees the opportunity to learn about innovave tools and creave ideas to transform their approach to the workforce challenges they face.
This free event is open to the public and business owners are encouraged to aend. Chamber membership is not a requirement. A connental breakfast will be served, discussion begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. Please RSVP at: CastleRock.org or
email: Melissa@castlerock.org.
Talent Pipeline Douglas County (TPDC) is
a mul-industry collaborave that engages
with community members and local industry to facilitate partnerships and deliver
soluons to help create and sustain a thriving work based learning community. TPDC was
created by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce to close the Skills Gap in Douglas
County—this partnership is between the Chamber, Sturm Collaboraon Campus,
Arapahoe Community College, Colorado State University, DC School District, employers
and business leaders.
Together we are addressing the skills gap between training and abilies needed in the workplace. Our focus is to be demand-driven, addressing the most crical workforce needs. Business owners interested in learning more are encourage to contact Pam Ridler, CEO/ Chamber President by email: Pam@castlerock.org or call the Castle Rock Chamber at: 303-688-4597.
with Special Guest:
Dr. Thomas Tucker, DCSD Superintendent
Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
4500 Limelight Ave. Castle Rock, CO 80109
Free Event, Please RSVP: CASTLEROCK.ORG
A continental breakfast will be served, discussion begins promptly, 7:30 a.m.
CASTLE ROCK CHAMBER OFFERS Free Business Consultations To All!
· Starng a Business
· Developing a Business Plan
· Markeng & Sales Planning
· Securing Financing
· Accounng or Tax Advice · Managing your Growth
Join Us For These Upcoming Chamber Events!
Tuesday Oct 8, 2019
Business Over Breakfast - ANB Bank
Friday, Oct 11, 2019
Horizon Breakfast w/DCSD Superintendent: Dr. Tucker
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Third Tech Tuesday - How to Use Facebook and Video
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Business Aer Hours- FirsTier Bank
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Biz Builder - Effecve Customer Engagement , Key to Success
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Member Appreciaon Day
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Women of Influence Luncheon Union, An American Bistro
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Starlighng
CastleRock.org | 303.688.4597
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