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Funding the Future: Springfield Chamber Foundation Awards $10k to Schools Advancing Career and Technical Education
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the awardees of the Springfield Chamber Foundation‘s 2025 Career and ... - 
                                            
Before the Diploma: ‘Student Access Pass’ Jumpstarts Careers Early
While many students wait until graduation to consider career connections, a growing number are gaining traction early thanks to the ... - 
                                            
Three Day Workshop Equips Managers with Essential Skills
For the third year since their 2023 Train the Trainers: Essential Skills pilot program, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce ... - 
                                            
Springfield Chamber’s President & CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen Named 2023 Executive of the Year
Vonnie Mikkelsen, President and CEO of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, was named the 2023 Oregon State Chamber Executive ... - 
                                            
#WorkReady Pilot Program ‘Essential Skills: Train the Trainers’ Teaches Managers the Value of Leadership
The most pressing issue facing employers today is the challenge of finding and keeping qualified talent. This is a common ... - 
                                            
Springfield Chamber Offers New ‘Essential Skills’ Program in April
Give your managers the tools they need to cultivate essential skills in their teams through the WorkReady Essential Skills: Train ... - 
                                            
LCC Offers Summer Trade Skills Courses, Johnson Crushers Sponsors Scholarship for Local High School Student
Several weeks ago, hearing of severe skilled worker shortages to meet a growing local demand, the Chamber’s Education Committee convened ... - 
                                            
Middle School Career Day
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM, BOB KEEFER CENTER Check in and set up 7:30-8:30 Join us and ... - 
                                            
High School Career Connect
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 8:20-10:50AM, SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL* REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:20AM *Due to the inclimate weather & damage to Thurston ... - 
                                            
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, Vonnie Mikkelsen, named ACT Workforce Champion
The ACT College and Career Readiness Champions are high school seniors, K-12 professionals, post-secondary professionals and workforce professionals who are ... 







