Category “Workforce & Talent”

Greater Memphis Chamber receives major grant to develop STEM workforce
June 15, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Thursday, June 15, 2023) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced its selection for a $447,000 grant from…

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Chamber Names First Workforce Leadership Academy Class
March 27, 2023

Memphis Workforce Leadership Academy has selected 24 fellows for its inaugural class. Fellows will learn how to improve outcomes for…

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Chamber opens registration for 2023 Memphis teacher externs, hosts
February 15, 2023

The Greater Memphis Chamber is accepting teacher extern and company host applications as part of its 2023 Teacher Externship Program…

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Aspen Institute selects Memphis for Workforce Leadership Academy
January 9, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Friday, 1/6/23) – The Greater Memphis Chamber and the Aspen Institute today announced plans to create the Memphis…

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Greater Memphis Chamber launches new certification for local staffing agencies
July 11, 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Monday, 7/11/22) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today announced its new Gold Standard Certification to distinguish staffing agencies…

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Greater Memphis Chamber launches Center for Economic Competitiveness
September 30, 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) – The Greater Memphis Chamber today launched the Center for Economic Competitiveness, a new initiative aimed at bringing its vision…

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Q1 2021 Return to Work Survey
March 18, 2021

The Q1 2021 Return to Work survey gathers insight around when employers intend to reopen their workplaces (if at all),…

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Southwest Tennessee Community College launches new faculty externship
January 20, 2021

Southwest Tennessee Community College rolled out its Faculty Externship Program last summer and is set for a second round. The…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Jonathan Aur
December 16, 2020

Get to know Jonathan Aur., Commercial Sales & Leasing at Boyle Investment Company and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young Memphis…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Casey Flannery
December 14, 2020

Get to know Casey Flannery, Senior Associate with Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Derravia Freeman Rich
December 10, 2020

Get to know Derravia Freeman Rich, Digital Agronomy Work Based Learning Coordinator for Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Covington…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Sebastiaan de Kok
December 7, 2020

Get to know Sebastiaan de Kok, Vice President of HealthLink International Inc, US Operations and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young Memphis…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Kelsey Duckett
December 3, 2020

Get to know Kelsey Duckett, PPLC as an Associate Attorney in Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Marcus Cox
November 30, 2020

Get to know Marcus Cox, Director of Community Relations for Playhouse on the Square and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Chessie (Biggam) Hayes
November 23, 2020

Get to know Chessie (Biggam) Hayes, Director of Development at Meritan, and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young Memphis Honoree. What…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Jeremy Calhoun
November 23, 2020

Get to know Jeremy Calhoun, IT Project Manager, International Paper and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young Memphis Honoree. What event…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Sarah Jemison
November 18, 2020

Get to know Sara Jemison, Acquisitions and Development Project Management at Alco Management, Inc. and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Ali Jaffery
November 16, 2020

Get to know Ali Jaffery, Associate Manager of Grants and Innovation, Memphis Education Fund and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young…

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RECAP: 2020 UpSkill901 Workforce Summit
November 14, 2020

On Tuesday, November 10th, the Greater Memphis Chamber held the second annual UpSkill 901 Workforce Summit virtually. Sponsored by FedEx,…

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Young Memphis Honoree: Karlisa Cheris Cryer
November 11, 2020

Get to know Karlisa Cheris Cryer, Digital Content Specialist at ALSAC/ St. Jude  and Greater Memphis Chamber 2020 Young Memphis…

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