Cherokee Workforce Collaborative

Strengthening Cherokee’s talent pipeline together.

The Cherokee Workforce Collaborative is a community-based partnership that unites educators, community leaders, and industry decision-makers to strengthen Cherokee’s pipeline of skilled workers.

Some of the most significant achievements of the Cherokee Workforce Collaborate include the launch of Cherokee’s first-ever high school summer internship program, the development of free internship templates for local employers, and the creation of a comprehensive database of local industry sectors hiring Work-Based Learning students.

Other Notable Workforce Accomplishments:

  • Funding approval for an interactive mobile workforce training lab highlighting the skilled professions through industry-specific training and hands-on experience
  • A new COED website marketing Cherokee’s job, internship, and educational opportunities
  • Cherokee Summer Internship Program
  • Cherokee Skilled Professions Signing Day
  • Coordination with the school district to match educational programs (CTAE/WBL) with industry needs
  • The creation of a comprehensive database of local industry sectors hiring Work-Based Learning students
  • The development of free internship templates for local employers
  • Promotion of local career opportunities through the annual Cherokee Career Expo

Cherokee Career Expo

The Cherokee Career Expo gives local employers an opportunity to connect with Cherokee’s skilled workforce while helping residents forget the commute and find careers close to home.

Do you want to get paid for gaining real-world experience and networking with some of Cherokee’s top employers? Then the Cherokee Summer Internship Program may be the right fit for you! This competitive, 6-week program is open to all rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in taking their skills to the next level.

Employers, email Justina Brown at jbrown@cherokeega.org to participate in this year’s program and to request the employer registration form.

Get Involved

Are you a local industry leader or educator with a passion for strengthening local talent? Become a member of the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative by emailing info@cherokeega.org.

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