Youth Engagement Initiative
Build Your Workforce with an Apprenticeship Program
One effective way for manufacturers to develop skilled workers is through apprenticeship programs, which are again taking hold among manufacturers in the U.S. as they look for ways to address their workforce needs. Per the U.S. Department of Labor, apprenticeship is an “earn and learn” training model that combines work-based learning with related classroom…
Read MoreWBA announces $50,000 contribution to Youth Engagement Initiative
April 19th, 2018 Whatcom Business Alliance Announces $50,000 Commitment to Phase Two of the Youth Engagement Initiative (YEI) Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) Board Chairman Doug Thomas, President Tony Larson, and education committee co-chairs Laura McKinney, NW Government Affairs and Public Relations Director for Alcoa and Tom Kenney, recently retired Regional President for Washington Federal, announced…
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Whatcom Entrepreneurs Inspiring Youth…
Whatcom Business Alliance’s Youth Engagement Initiative launched in February of 2018 with a presentation from four Whatcom County Business Founders/Entrepreneurs. Watch Whatcom County business owners Kevin Menard of Transition Bikes, Anne-Marie Faiola of Bramble Berry, Erin Baker of Erin Bakers Wholesome Baked Goods and Mike Andes of Augusta Lawn Care Services. Watch the playlist of the 4 videos below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MagU1reQJSs&list=PLnlmVa3WhWEJOCDkmWRuNi7sgLX69WKDN
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