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Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org
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The purpose of WOW is to create awareness about
exciting career options among students and educators while
addressing workforce needs in central Montana. Existing
employers in the region continue to have unfilled job openings
due to a shortage of skilled workers. In addition, employers
face additional shortages over the next few years due to
retirements and expanded industry.
Students can take courses relating to many of the careers at
WOW while in high school through their school's career technical
education programs (CTE). In total, about 12.5 million high school
and college students are enrolled in CTE across the nation. CTE
prepares these learners for the world of work by introducing
them to workplace competencies and makes academic content
accessible to students by providing hands-on context.
WOW your future workforce by participating in WOW on
September 24, 2024!
