Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-The Effingham County Chamber Workforce Development Committee is in the final planning stages of the Apprenticeship Symposium scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Effingham.
The Workforce Development Committee is dedicated to serving the members of the Chamber and growing the footprint of the Effingham County workforce.
Along with Trades & Skills Day, Manufacturing Day, and the Job Fairs, the Apprenticeship Symposium will introduce the ins and outs of the Apprentice Program and how it is a win-win solution for both the employer and apprentice.
The Symposium will include panel discussions between local leaders in their field including:
- Jeff Fritchtnitch, Workforce Development Director, EC-JOBS
- Kim Kuchenbrod, Work-Based Learning & Talent Management Administrator, Illinois State University, and
Contract Staff, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity - Bonnie Moore, Director-Center for Business & Industry, Lake Land College
- Jerry Tkachuk, Director of Effingham Education & Regional Ext. Centers, Lake Land College
- Norma Lansing, Effingham Regional Career Academy
- Robin Brown, Relations Manager, The Equity
- Nathan Butt, Production Support Director, Quad Graphics
The cost to attend the symposium is $15.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast.
More information can be found on the Chamber website at EffinghamCountyChamber.com/events or by calling the Chamber at (217) 342-4147.
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