We represent and advocate for 50,000 employees throughout Eau Claire County.
Addressing Workforce Challenges
Workforce remains the number one challenge for employers across the Chippewa Valley. Growing demand, demographic shifts, and persistent skills gaps continue to make it difficult for businesses to hire and retain employees. In addition, evolving expectations around workplace culture, flexibility, and community amenities influence talent attraction and retention.
The Chamber is committed to addressing these challenges by:
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Promoting the Chippewa Valley’s assets as a competitive place to live, work, and grow a career.
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Viewing workforce as a supply chain issue, convening employers, educators, and community leaders to address barriers and create solutions.
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Supporting impactful workforce initiatives at the local, regional, and state level that directly benefit employers.
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Collaborating with partners where Chamber expertise and resources add value.
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Engaging in policy and advocacy to advance strategies that strengthen our workforce system.
Workforce Tenets
Develop
Build a Talent Pipeline
We partner with K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions to connect students with career exploration opportunities in Eau Claire County, while linking businesses and education to strengthen the future workforce.
Attract
Recruit Skilled Workers
We design programs and services that highlight why the Chippewa Valley is a great place to live, work, and play—helping employers draw new talent to our region.
Retain
Retain Skilled Workers
We provide businesses with tools and resources that not only help retain employees but encourage professional growth. Our goal is to ensure talent thrives here, contributing to the economy and reaching their full potential.
The Chamber’s role, led by its Workforce Development Committee, is to serve as an action committee and support for employers as they work to solve their immediate and long-term talent and workforce challenges.
Our Workforce Initiatives and Programs
For more information about the Chamber’s Workforce-related initiatives, contact Tina Probst (probst@eauclairechamber.org)
Eau Claire Memorial Students attend Youth Apprenticeship Career Fair.
Newly relocated faculty members of UWEC receive Welcome Box through Explore Eau Claire Concierge Program.
Human Resource Professionals attend annual Human Resource Conference.
Chamber Workforce Investors
