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Workforce Advancement

A strong workforce means a vibrant economy. Through connecting businesses and educational partners, we're committed to creating a quality workforce pipeline, with critical skills for the 21st century market.

The Chamber partnered with Questar III BOCES to produce a series of workforce development videos to encourage students to pursue careers in the trades. 

 

 

With a rapidly evolving, global economy, the race for talent is increasingly competitive. In every industry, employers are asking the same question: How are we going to attract, train and retain the best workers? Education, development and retention are the key to our region’s future and continued economic growth.

At the core of the Chamber is the commitment to ensuring that current and future generations have career opportunities in our area by enhancing the quantity and quality of talent development.

The Chamber is dedicated to providing programs and services to preserve and attract talent in the region and ensure members remain highly competitive. We aim to support the talent needs of all business.

Our work with our region’s school districts is transforming the outcomes of students by working to ensure they graduate career- and college-ready. The Bob Horan Workforce Development Initiative is aligning efforts to expose and prepare local students to job opportunities created in our area. We work to ensure the Chamber provides the avenue for members to grow and retain their current and future talent pipeline.

From assisting educators in finding mentors for students and externship opportunities to matching students with internship and shadowing opportunities and exposing them to the multitude of careers, our workforce development initiative is creating a platform to connect the educational community to the business community for the betterment of our region.

The Bob Horan Initiative for Workforce Readiness

This initiative is committed to fostering dynamic relationships between educators and business professionals. Programs from this initiative include our annual symposium in October and any subsequent event, project and partnership connected to workforce readiness.

(June 26, 2025) Port of Albany Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Hendrick recently joined the Board of Directors of the Seafarers International House NYC, which, in partnership with the Episcopal Church since its founding in 1834, serves the needs of Mariners and Seafarers in the New York Region.   Hendrick, with the Port since 2004, has led the…
Albany, N.Y. (June 23, 2025) – Maria College and Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors are partnering to offer employees access to academic certificate and degree programs that support their career growth and long-term success in healthcare.   Through this collaboration, Maria College will provide flexible academic pathways —including…
Coxsackie, NY – June 2025 – National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $1,500 donation to the Village of Ravena, supporting the community’s ongoing efforts to enhance recreational amenities at Mosher Park. Pictured at the donation presentation are Village of Ravena Mayor William Misuraca and NBC’s Ravena Branch Manager Glenda…
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The 1 Million Cups Monthly Meetings are happening throughout 2025 in the Chamber's 1st Floor Conference Room! Held every second Wednesday of the month,…
July 9th, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am
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Join us for our July Rising Professionals-Group Meeting! Stay tuned for this month's topic and speaker! Register Here
July 15th, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am
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Join us for our Non-Profit Roundtable discussions! This event is an opportunity for our non-profit members to showcase their missions and educate…
July 17th, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm