WorkForce Now: Transforming Our Region’s Workforce
615
Businesses served
since 2023
249
Work Based Learning
Partnerships Established
$20k
In Scholarships Awarded
How does the Chamber Support Workforce Readiness?
In an evolving business landscape, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber is leading the way with Workforce NOW. This initiative, in collaboration with education and business stakeholders, aims to transform workforce development, guiding regional students toward enrollment, enlistment, or employment after education.
To develop and sustain partnerships to support and encourage workforce readiness and workforce development.
A workforce ready to meet the Fredericksburg region’s current and future employment needs.
Mock Interview Day
Students participate in real-world interviews, providing practice and personalized advice.
Education Forum
Forum focuses on developing and retaining future workforce talent and connecting students with meaningful careers
Intern Expo
Allows students to explore career paths across various sectors, and gives businesses exposure to potential interns.
Student Voice
A group of students who meet monthly with the Chamber and share insights about what the next generation seeks in employers.
WorkForce Now News
Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today
Explore how the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber’s Workforce NOW initiative is connecting education, business, and community to prepare the next generation of talent. From internship programs and career expos to partnerships with local schools and employers, Workforce NOW is shaping a stronger, more skilled regional workforce.
Why Workforce Matters
Preparing the Future Workforce: Why Readiness Starts in High School
As industries evolve and labor demands shift, preparing students for life after high school has never been more critical. Whether young people choose to pursue college, start a career, or enlist in the military, one thing is clear—workforce readiness must begin early, and high school is the ideal launching point.
High school is a pivotal time to build both technical competencies and soft skills—like communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving—that employers value across all industries.
Learn More HERE
Get Involved
Businesses Needed
Learn More- Contact Carley Walker, Senior Vice President, Workforce & Community Development at [email protected]
Committees Driving Success
The success of Workforce NOW is attributed to the dedication of its Board of Directors and three specialized committees: the Workforce NOW Committee, Intern Expo Sub-Committee, and Student Voice Sub-Committee. These committees collaborate to plan and implement events and programming that align with the organization’s overarching goal of ensuring every regional student is equipped for success in the workforce.
Meet the Students You Support
WorkForce Now Scholarship Fund
Thank you to our WorkForce NOW Partners
