February 6, 2024

STORIES OF ADA AREA ENTREPRENEURS & INNOVATORS

Empowering Ada’s Workforce: A Digital Skilling Initiative for Economic Growth

By: Sunnie Dawn Baker

 

Workforce Development is crucial to economic development in a community. Businesses cannot function properly, and the possibility for growth is severely limited, without a skilled and robust workforce. This is one reason why Daniel Castañeda, the Economic Development Specialist for the Ada Jobs Foundation, is enthusiastic about an upcoming project to grow and improve Ada’s workforce. The Ada Jobs Foundation, working with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) and Ascendium, is poised to spearhead a new initiative to improve the digital skills of Ada’s workers.

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TECH MEETUP RECAP

On February 1st, the Conduit Team hosted their second Tech Meetup of the year. This was a prime opportunity for networking, sharing insights, and simply enjoying the company of fellow tech minds. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the vibrant discussions.



If you are interested in joining in on the fun, please reach out to atodd@growada.com.

ADA HIGH VISIT

Last week, Sunnie Baker, Matt Stephens, and Daniel Castaneda engaged with Ada High School internship students, sharing insights into their career paths, and promoting the upcoming Entrepreneurship Workshop by the Conduit Initiative. The students, who are interning at various local organizations such as Mercy Hospital, real estate groups, and student organizations, had the chance to connect with the AJF team. This interaction provided students with valuable insights into the post-graduation professional landscape and emphasized the significance of entrepreneurship. The AJF team appreciated the opportunity to inspire local youth and express the potential that lies in pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.

 

A special thanks to Ashley McCortney, the Career Kickstart Internship Director at Ada High School, for inviting the team to speak at the Learning Lunch! If you're interested in having AJF or Conduit Initiative staff engage with teachers or students, please reach out to sbaker@growada.com.   

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