Mission:
The Workforce and Education Committee of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is where business, education and community stakeholders connect to develop a diverse, skilled workforce to meet our region’s current and approaching demands.
Committee Vision:
Bringing chamber partners together to create an agile and responsive environment to address the dynamic workforce needs of the Dulles regional area.
Beliefs:
- The business community and local educational institutions are partners in success
- Our members will identify gaps and develop a highly trained, educated, and innovative workforce to meet the Dulles region’s changing demands and needs
- Our members embrace diversity in recruitment and the development of a talent pool.
- Our members propose new and creative ways to solve problems.
- Our members are open to new ideas and ways of accomplishing
We are currently recruiting chamber business partners from:
- Large and small businesses
- Trade
- County and state economic development experts
- K-12 education
- Higher education
- Interest groups - seniors, veterans, adults with disabilities
Provides:
- Learning Opportunities for business leaders and workforce
- Networking opportunities
- Recognition for commitment to youth, workforce development, STEM, economic development
Current Projects:
Workforce Development:
- Get A Job!
- Labor Market Information - exploring the gaps
- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Advancement of Technology
Work Base Learning
Community Events & Workshops:
- Herrity Teen Job Fairs
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
- General Dynamics DisverseABILITY Mentoring Day
Meeting Schedule:
