Learn how business, universities, and community colleges can collaborate on workforce development, Feb. 29

Are you concerned about finding qualified workers?

Join the Chamber on Wednesday, February 29 as we pull together a distinguished panel of educators and workforce experts to discuss ways business, universities and community colleges can work together to help students gain the skills they need to enter the workforce.

What you can do: Easy Steps

Register online for Focus On: Education and Your Workforce, or contact our event registrar, Mark Grundberg at (206) 389-7271.

The meeting will feature a panel discussion with:

• Ana Mari Cauce, Provost and Executive Vice President, University of Washington
• Bob Olsen, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Washington State University
• Marlena Sessions, CEO, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
• Jill Wakefield, Chancellor, Seattle Community College District

Our moderator will be pollster Alison Peters, who compiled the Chamber's recent findings on business needs in education for the Job Sector Survey.

We'll discuss partnership opportunities and ways to connect your company to future workers. And we want to hear from you! Come prepared with your ideas and questions for what will be an informative and impactful discussion.