Workforce has become the number one issue of employers across the Chippewa Valley. Increasing demand for many occupations has been met with demographic challenges and continuing skills gap issues. Companies are experiencing difficulties in filling positions, and retaining employees dampening their opportunities for business growth.
The Chamber’s role, led by its Workforce Development Committee, is to serve as a champion for employers as they work to solve their immediate and long term talent and workforce challenges:
The Chamber’s role, led by its Workforce Development Committee, is to serve as a champion for employers as they work to solve their immediate and long term talent and workforce challenges:
- Approach workforce as a critical supply chain issue. Serve as a catalyst to help assure cooperation, collaboration, communication, timeliness and accountability across regional workforce efforts. Convene leaders as needed to tackle specific opportunities and challenges. Support local, regional and state workforce initiatives that have a direct impact employers. Identify gaps and overlap in area workforce efforts and advocate for changes or action as needed.
- Identify the most critical issues specific to our region and its employers, and serve as a clearinghouse for Chamber investors on workforce-related information and programs, helping point them to resources that address their specific challenges. Participate and collaborate with other entities where the Chamber’s knowledge and resources can provide value to achieving important goals.
- Maximize our area’s unique assets and value in attracting and retaining talent.
Workforce Programs
Workforce Playbook
This resource website details over 100 workforce programs implemented in the Eau Claire Area, Western Wisconsin and state of Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, produced by JB Systems and funded through a grant donation by U.S. Bank, this website is a comprehensive directory of the workforce programs available to employers in the Eau Claire area, Western Wisconsin and state of Wisconsin to help deal with workforce challenges.
This resource website details over 100 workforce programs implemented in the Eau Claire Area, Western Wisconsin and state of Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, produced by JB Systems and funded through a grant donation by U.S. Bank, this website is a comprehensive directory of the workforce programs available to employers in the Eau Claire area, Western Wisconsin and state of Wisconsin to help deal with workforce challenges.
ThinkEauClaire.com
A website and video developed in cooperation with Volume One for use by employers to help them recruit outside talent. It highlights the unique attributes of thriving, working and living here, including testimonials from individuals who’ve recently moved to the area.
Annual Age of Opportunity 55+ Job & Volunteer Fair
A unique opportunity to reach individuals 55+ with employment and volunteer opportunities.
3rd Annual Workforce Solutions Summit
The Workforce Connector is a publication of Eau Claire Area Chamber Workforce Initiatives. The information provided is meant to be a resource outlining the Chamber's efforts to help navigate workforce challenges, highlight solutions and provide connections to area employers.
Critical Business Updates is a blog publication of all COVID-19 must-know information for local business.
Internships and Work-based Learning Opportunities for Students
The Chamber works with its partners to connect area K-12 and College students with opportunities with employers and careers in the Chippewa Valley. Contact us for more information.
For more information about the Chamber’s Workforce-related initiatives, contact Kaylynn Winegar, Vice President Workforce Initiatives
A website and video developed in cooperation with Volume One for use by employers to help them recruit outside talent. It highlights the unique attributes of thriving, working and living here, including testimonials from individuals who’ve recently moved to the area.
Annual Age of Opportunity 55+ Job & Volunteer Fair
A unique opportunity to reach individuals 55+ with employment and volunteer opportunities.
3rd Annual Workforce Solutions Summit
- This event is designed to bring area employers together with practical solutions they can implement to solve immediate and long-term workforce challenges.
The Workforce Connector is a publication of Eau Claire Area Chamber Workforce Initiatives. The information provided is meant to be a resource outlining the Chamber's efforts to help navigate workforce challenges, highlight solutions and provide connections to area employers.
Critical Business Updates is a blog publication of all COVID-19 must-know information for local business.
Internships and Work-based Learning Opportunities for Students
The Chamber works with its partners to connect area K-12 and College students with opportunities with employers and careers in the Chippewa Valley. Contact us for more information.
For more information about the Chamber’s Workforce-related initiatives, contact Kaylynn Winegar, Vice President Workforce Initiatives
Industry in Eau Claire
Eau Claire County Largest Industries and Employees
Source: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development-September 2018 Data
Source: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development-September 2018 Data
- Eau Claire Largest Industry and Workforce
- Healthcare Systems
- Retail
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Additional Major Employers
