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2025 West Ada CTE Workforce Summit
The strength of our local workforce will determine whether our companies thrive, whether our region remains competitive, and whether we can attract the investment and innovation our community deserves. That’s why the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and the West Ada School District are coming together to host the 2025 CTE Workforce Summit: Bridging Education and Industry—a pivotal gathering of business leaders, educators, and elected officials focused on the future of our talent pipeline.
At the Summit, we will:
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Amplify and coordinate your voice to ensure a unified, data-driven set of priorities is shared with our education partners.
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Strengthen the local talent pipeline by creating clear classroom-to-career pathways that keep talent here at home.
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Positioning our region as a destination for talent and industry by demonstrating strong, sustained collaboration between business and education.
Event Highlights:
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Guided tour of our CTE Centers, showcasing classrooms and labs
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Roundtable discussions on workforce trends and talent pipeline needs
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Updates on apprenticeships, internships, and work-based learning programs
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Networking luncheon prepared by our Advanced Culinary Arts students
This is not just an academic exercise, it is an urgent, strategic priority for our business community. We hope you will join us to help shape a stronger, more competitive future for Meridian and the Treasure Valley.
Event Details
📅 Date: September 25, 2025
🕛 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 – Salmon Room
🕛 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 – Salmon Room
Please Register to Attend by September 18, 2025. For questions, contact:
Sean Evans - President/CEO
📧 ceo@meridianchamber.org | 📞 (208) 888-2817
or
Brian Cleland – CTE Partnership Engagement Liaison
📧 cleland.brian@westada.org | 📞 (208) 350-5089
Sean Evans - President/CEO
📧 ceo@meridianchamber.org | 📞 (208) 888-2817
or
Brian Cleland – CTE Partnership Engagement Liaison
📧 cleland.brian@westada.org | 📞 (208) 350-5089
2025 West Ada CTE Workforce Summit
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT
Summit Agenda
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Walking Tour of RHS-CTC
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch – Served by Culinary Arts Academy
1:00 PM – 1:40 PM – Roundtable Discussions
1:40 PM – 1:55 PM – Next Steps for Partnership
1:55 PM – 2:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Thank You
Location
📍 Location: 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 – Salmon Room
Fees/Admission
FREE for Invited Leaders & Guests
