Talent Development for a Bright Future
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With a trailblazing, collaborative approach, we connect young people, employers, and educators to create a stronger, more prepared workforce for our community.
Through career exploration, workforce readiness, and meaningful connections, we are helping students discover opportunities, supporting educators, and engaging employers in building the future workforce. Whether you're a student, educator, or employer, there are meaningful ways to get involved.
Chamber Resources
Education Connections
Visit the Education Connections board to post experiential learning requests or participate in opportunities.
Internship Opportunities
Visit our Internship Opportunities page to post and explore local career opportunities.
Job Board
Visit our Job Board to post and explore local career opportunities.
Student Membership
We're building access to a free student membership that will come with career exploration opportunities, career development tips and education, network building, and more. Click below to stay in the know as this launches.
Student Programming
Student Ambassador Team
The Student Ambassador Team brings together local students to provide valuable insights and hands-on support for the Chamber Career Center. Through leadership opportunities, career exploration, and meaningful connections, students gain real-world experience while helping shape the future of our business community.
Summer Intern Series
The Summer Intern Series is designed to help interns feel connected to the Holland/Zeeland community while making the most of their internship experience. Through engaging events, local exploration, and opportunities to learn from professionals and peers, interns build relationships and gain valuable insights along the way.
YouScience
YouScience helps students and young adults discover careers that align with their natural strengths and abilities. Through personalized aptitude assessments, career exploration tools, and connections to educational and local career opportunities, individuals gain valuable insights to help guide their future. Click below to learn how students, educators, and employers can get involved.
Local Partners
None of us work alone. Here are some of the schools and organizations we're partnering with.
Continuing Education
"The West Coast Chamber sits at the heart of the business community and has a reputation for excellence. With a proven ability to move quickly and strategically, the Chamber was the ideal partner to lead the next phase of reimagining education—fostering business connections and expanding real-world learning opportunities."
- Travis Williams | CEO, ODC Network
"I feel like a big weight has been lifted. After taking the assessment, I realized I was on the wrong career path. YouScience confirmed what I had been feeling, and it helped me decide to pursue a different career."
- Local College Student
"We love welcoming high school students for job shadows. Our work supports businesses in ways many students haven't seen before, and that early exposure can be a powerful influence as they explore future paths."
- Leanne Schaeffer | Partner, Boileau & Co.
"I would like you all to know how much I appreciate your efforts in setting up these job shadows! They're so incredibly important to me and I love exploring new career paths. They were great experiences."
- Local High School Student
