The Mission of the Chamber Workforce Development Committee:
Educate and empower employers and job seekers by connecting them with community resources, such as the education community, workforce development agencies, Economic Development groups, and other resources to build and retain a talented workforce.
Committee Leaders:
Chair: Freda Roberson, Fremont Street Nursery
Staff Liaison:Â Missy Spielman, TVRC Director Programs & Services
*This committee is open to All TVRC members; if you would like to participate please contact, Cynthia Schneider 540-662-4118 ext. 15
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Today’s Students. Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce
K-12 Work-Based Learning Resources
Work-based learning connects classroom instruction with real-world career experiences, helping students explore career pathways while developing valuable professional skills.
Collegiate & Postsecondary Resources
Connect with local businesses, industry leaders, and workforce partners through resources designed to bridge education and employment.
Testimonials
Our partnership with the Work-Based Learning Program has been incredibly meaningful for our company. The interns we have hosted brought dedication, curiosity, and a strong desire to grow in the construction industry. Watching their confidence and skills develop even led us to proudly offer one of them a full-time position. This program truly creates opportunities that benefit both students and employers, and we are grateful to be a part of it.
Tyler Beiler, President of Beiler & Co. Â
Brooke Sigler, Executive Assistant for Beiler & Co.Â
Work-based learning connects classroom knowledge to real-world experience, helping students—especially those who may not otherwise have the opportunity—grow professionally, mature rapidly, and gain a realistic view of the workforce. These experiences give students a voice, build confidence through supportive partnerships between schools and employers, and provide constructive feedback that prepares them to make informed decisions about college or careers—while giving employers a role in shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
I challenge our business owners to think differently about their role in developing the future workforce.. Most business owners see hiring as bringing in people who already have the skills. A small but transformative shift is to instead view your business—no matter the size—as a micro-training ecosystem where curiosity, experimentation, and skill-building naturally happen. Those micro-learning moments compound—and suddenly your business is actively shaping the future workforce, not just consuming it.
Sara C. Weinstein, Work-Based Learning Coach Winchester Public Schools