Workforce and Employment Connections

Residents seeking employment or career advancement often need connections to training, employers and organizations willing to work with different employment backgrounds.

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Second Ward Office Activity, official ward duties, not a campaign event

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Community Need

Residents seeking employment or career advancement often need connections to training, employers and organizations willing to work with different employment backgrounds.

Colby's Role

Second Ward Alderwoman and community-resource connector.

Action Taken

Connected residents and workforce participants to employment opportunities, job-readiness programs, CDL training, forklift certification opportunities and background-friendly employment resources.

Result / Current Status

The work has included direct referrals and individual follow-up with residents navigating training, admissions and employment opportunities, complementing the ward's broader youth and economic-development efforts.

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