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SVWorks - Silicon Valley Workforce Development Coalition
SVWorks, the Silicon Valley Workforce Development Coalition, brings together regional leaders in business, industry, education and economic development. The coalition aims to attract and retain leading edge business in Silicon Valley by developing regional strategies for addressing the region’s evolving workforce needs.
Participants
- Business & Industry Executives
- Human Resources Managers & Hiring Managers from all sectors
- Business, Professional, & Trade Associations
- Local Government Economic Development Managers
- Economic & Workforce Development Initiatives of SV Community Colleges
- Public and Private Universities, Colleges, and Schools
- Workforce Investment Boards
Priorities
- Identify and address business needs for a flexible workforce
- Target worker training and re-training needs to prepare for jobs of the future
- Advocate for change in the delivery of workforce training
- Develop strategies to ensure strong, effective workforce development networks
Ongoing Projects
- Building the New Energy Workforce – Bringing together educators, workforce development representatives and industry experts to discuss the future workforce demands brought on by the burgeoning renewable energy boom.
- February 23, 2007: forum hosted by Silicon Valley Power and sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Bay Area Community College Consortium, California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development, Cabrillo College, West-Valley-Mission Community College District, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
- November 15, 2007: forum addressing needs in New Energy
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