The success of our future workforce relies on powerful partnerships and collaboration between our school districts and business community. Spearheaded by the Chamber, the collective impact of the Murray Works Foundation promises to create a strong talent pipeline in grades K-12. Investment in the Murray Works Foundation is a direct investment in the future of our local economy & workforce.
SPARK: A Career Exploration Experience
SPARK is an event of the Murray Works Foundation designed for eighth grade students.
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WHAT STUDENTS SAID:
“This event has opened my eyes to really start digging into what I truly want to do, so that I can pursue a successful career.”
“I’m more informed with types of job opportunities that I have in Kentucky. And what it takes to qualify for the jobs.”
“...it allowed me to explore more options and have conversation about careers I had not previously considered.”
FOR EDUCATORS
The Leadership Initiative for Teachers program (LIFT) is a workforce initiative of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce. The LIFT program is a partnership between The Chamber, the Calloway County School System, Murray Independent School System and local businesses to ensure our educators are able to help students succeed in their future careers.
FOR BUSINESSES
Preparing our youth to succeed in a changing world requires innovative thinking and providing opportunities to connect the dots from learning in the classroom to application in the workplace.
The Murray Works Foundation provides opportunities for students to experience, explore and connect with careers in our area.
You business can make a direct investment on our future workforce by becoming a partner of the Murray Works Foundation, hosting an intern, a job shadow student, or volunteering to come speak to a classroom.
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
A shared goal of the Murray Works Foundation, Calloway County Schools, and Murray Independent School District is to ensure all students grades K-12 receive a minimum of one touch point a year when it comes to career pathway exposure. A "Career Pathway Roadmap to Success" will be available soon as a resource for both students & parents.
Murray Works Foundation Board Members
Aaron Dail, CFSB
Roy Riley, HUB
Nathan Crafton, Keller CPA Group (Chamber Immediate Past Chair)
Shannon Waltmon, Kentucky Farm Bureau (Chamber Chair)
Carla Henry, Sportable Scoreboards
Craig Schwettman, Pinnacle, Inc.
Kris Foster, Culvers
Megan Outland, U.S. Bank
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