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SUMMARY:2026 Future of Work
DESCRIPTION:The Thurston County Chamber invites businesses\, educators\, and students to the Future of Work\, a half-day event on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, at Saint Martin's University\, dedicated to building the skills and strategies essential for tomorrow's workforce. Now more than ever\, collaboration between industry leaders\, education professionals\, and career seekers is critical. The Future of Work provides a platform to share insights\, analyze workforce trends\, and develop actionable pathways for success. For Businesses: Identify and address skills gaps to strengthen organizational capacity. Understand shifting generational attitudes toward employment. Leverage opportunities for growth and innovation. Build relationships with educators and fellow business leaders. For Students & Educators: Learn how local industries are eager to connect with schools. Engage directly with business leaders about career pathways. \n"This event is more than a conference-it's a call to action\," said David Schaffert\, President/CEO of the Thurston County Chamber. "When businesses\, educators\, and students work together\, we can create a stronger\, more resilient workforce for our community."
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Thurston County Chamber invites businesses\, educators\, and students to the Future of Work\, a half-day event on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, at Saint Martin&rsquo\;s University\, dedicated to building the skills and strategies essential for tomorrow'\;s workforce. Now more than ever\, collaboration between industry leaders\, education professionals\, and career seekers is critical. \;
The Future of Work provides a platform to share insights\, analyze workforce trends\, and develop actionable pathways for success. \;
For Businesses: \;
Identify and address skills gaps to strengthen organizational capacity. \;
Understand shifting generational attitudes toward employment. \;
Leverage opportunities for growth and innovation. \;
Build relationships with educators and fellow business leaders. \;
For Students &\; Educators: \;
Learn how local industries are eager to connect with schools. \;
Engage directly with business leaders about career pathways. \;
"\;This event is more than a conference-it'\;s a call to action\,"\; said David Schaffert\, President/CEO of the Thurston County Chamber. "\;When businesses\, educators\, and students work together\, we can create a stronger\, more resilient workforce for our community."\;
LOCATION:5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey WA 98503
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URL:https://members.thurstonchamber.com/events/Details/2026-future-of-work-1851355?sourceTypeId=Hub
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