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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.

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Dear Community Members, We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for Rensselaer County residents and grassroots organizations. The “What If…” Mini Grant Program is designed to support small-scale projects (up to $5,000) that bring people together and create positive change in our community. Eligibility Open to all residents of Rensselaer…
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 30, 2025) — Maria College has been awarded a five-year, nearly $5 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to enhance student support services and address the region’s critical nursing workforce shortage.   The funding, awarded through the department’s new Healthcare Education and Life-skills Program (HELP…
Oct
21
Join us for our October Rising Professionals Meeting. This month's topic will be announced via email soon. Please stay tuned for this month's speaker.  …
Tuesday, October 21, 8:30am-9:30am
Nov
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Is your company growing? Join us for our job fair in partnership with HVCC. Students, unemployed individuals, and employed individuals looking for a…
Wednesday, November 5, 10:00am-2:00pm