Tag: Workforce Development

TCP Launches New Workforce Campaign: “Tomorrow’s Branson”

In a recent effort to engage young people in the local workforce, the Taney County Partnership has launched a digital campaign, “Tomorrow’s Branson,” to highlight available jobs right here in our community.

Heather Hardinger Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

Fellowship Provides State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2019 Contact:Lynn Berry417-243-2137LBerry@BransonCVB.com Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Heather Hardinger, Director of Workforce Strategy & Programs of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber… Read more »

Heather Hardinger Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

Fellowship Provides State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2019 Contact:Lynn Berry417-243-2137LBerry@BransonCVB.com Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Heather Hardinger, Director of Workforce Strategy & Programs of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber… Read more »

RURAL OUTREACH TOWN HALL HOSTED BY MISSOURI JOB CENTER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or ktrombetta@springfieldmo.gov RURAL OUTREACH TOWN HALL HOSTED BY MISSOURI JOB CENTER As a way to strengthen ties and support Taney County, the Missouri Job Center, Ozark Region, is hosting a Rural Outreach Initiative Town Hall on Thursday, November 29, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Branson Convention Center, Fall Creek… Read more »

Taney County Partnership shares results of 2018 Workforce Survey

Taney County Partnership staff presented the 2018 survey data derived from the 2018 Workforce Employer Survey that was conducted July to August of 2018 at Good Morning Branson on Thursday, September 20. The data shared with that group is available online for viewing using the links below: 2018 Workforce Employer Survey Results  PDF  |  PPT… Read more »

Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

When the yearly cap for H2B visa workers wasn’t renewed for 2017, the Branson Chamber of Commerce and local employers had to think outside of the box to tackle their looming worker shortage. BY VIVIAN WHEELER, BIZ 417 Facing a shortage of 300 workers, seven Branson employers took advantage of a recruitment trip to Puerto… Read more »

Workforce Development in Southwest Missouri

While many local companies struggle to recruit workers, some organizations are facing the region’s workforce development challenges head-on. Learn about their creative solutions to attracting and retaining talented employees. BY STEPHANIE TOWNE BENOIT, BIZ 417 At the height of the Great Recession, the scheduling board in the office of Brookline Doorworks, a Springfield garage door… Read more »

Taney Co. Students Connect with Area Employers About Careers

March 11, 2017 Local News 0 Comments BRANSON, Mo. – This week, nearly 1,500 high school students from Branson, Forsyth and Hollister high schools were introduced to career pathways and empowered to learn more about how they can contribute to Taney County’s workforce efforts through Taney County Career Days, put on by Taney County Partnership’s… Read more »