Workforce may not always be the headline, but it is the throughline. It surfaces in conversations about the cost of living and global competitiveness, education and immigration, and the impact of technological change. However, the U.S. spends significantly less on workforce programs than almost every other nation. As a result, local businesses are left without the support they need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy and tackle the nation’s toughest challenges.
 

To better understand what businesses want in a re-imagined workforce system we are hosting listening sessions across the country to identify new ideas about what it would take to truly build a system that gets businesses the right skilled labor. One of those sessions will be here in Barry County.

Join us for this special Leadership Exchange as we bring together local employers, community leaders, and workforce partners to share their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions. This discussion will focus on what businesses in rural communities are seeing on the ground, where workforce systems are succeeding, where they are falling short, and what changes are needed to better connect employers with skilled talent.