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SUMMARY:Workforce Innovation Series: Expanding Opportunity Through Project Proven
DESCRIPTION:Across our region\, talented individuals are working hard to overcome barriers\, build new futures\, and contribute meaningfully to our workforce. Join the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce for the first session in our Untapped Talent Summer Series\, featuring Mac Kiel and Colin Walsh of Project Proven\, a nationally recognized program at Western Technical College that supports justice-involved students as they pursue education\, career pathways\, and long-term success.Participants will learn how Project Proven prepares individuals for employment\, hear firsthand about the strengths and skills these students bring to the workplace\, and gain practical insights into creating pathways to opportunity within their organizations. The session will also feature an employer perspective on the value of hiring and supporting Project Proven participants.Whether you work in human resources\, supervise employees\, own a business\, lead a team\, or simply want to better understand workforce opportunities in our region\, this session will challenge assumptions\, broaden perspectives\, and introduce a workforce talent source that many employers may not have previously considered.\n9:00 9:20 a.m. | Networking & Light Breakfast\n9:20 10:30 a.m. | Program & Q&ALocation:\nViterbo University Fine Arts Center\nHospitality Suite\, Room 116Cost: Free (registration required)Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged.Workforce Innovation Series | Untapped Talent Summer SeriesThis summer\, the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce is exploring innovative approaches to workforce development by highlighting often-overlooked talent pools and pathways to employment. Join us as we learn from local experts\, employers\, and community partners who are helping to expand opportunity and strengthen our regional workforce.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Across our region\, talented individuals are working hard to overcome barriers\, build new futures\, and contribute meaningfully to our workforce. \;
Join the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce for the first session in our Untapped Talent Summer Series\, featuring Mac Kiel and Colin Walsh of Project Proven\, a nationally recognized program at Western Technical College that supports justice-involved students as they pursue education\, career pathways\, and long-term success.
Participants will learn how Project Proven prepares individuals for employment\, hear firsthand about the strengths and skills these students bring to the workplace\, and gain practical insights into creating pathways to opportunity within their organizations. The session will also feature an employer perspective on the value of hiring and supporting Project Proven participants.
Whether you work in human resources\, supervise employees\, own a business\, lead a team\, or simply want to better understand workforce opportunities in our region\, this session will challenge assumptions\, broaden perspectives\, and introduce a workforce talent source that many employers may not have previously considered.
9:00&ndash\;9:20 a.m. | Networking &\; Light Breakfast
9:20&ndash\;10:30 a.m. | Program &\; Q&\;A
Location:
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Hospitality Suite\, Room 116
Cost: Free (registration required)
Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.
Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged.
Workforce Innovation Series | Untapped Talent Summer Series
This summer\, the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce is exploring innovative approaches to workforce development by highlighting often-overlooked talent pools and pathways to employment. Join us as we learn from local experts\, employers\, and community partners who are helping to expand opportunity and strengthen our regional workforce.
LOCATION:929 Jackson Street FAC Hospitality Suite\, Rm 116 La Crosse 54601
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DTSTAMP:20260529T214301Z
URL:https://business.lacrossechamber.com/business-after-hours-calendar/Details/workforce-innovation-series-expanding-opportunity-through-project-proven-1751455?sourceTypeId=Hub
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