The Chamber of Manitowoc County is participating in the Rural Postsecondary Attainment &\; Ecosystem Alignment Program\, an initiative led by the ACCE (American Chamber of Commerce Executives) Foundation in partnership with the ECMC Foundation. Through this program\, we have an opportunity to bring together education\, workforce and employer partners to explore ways to strengthen postsecondary attainment and better align local education pathways with our workforce needs.
\n\nRural communities are facing an important challenge: ensuring that students have access to educational opportunities and credentials that lead to meaningful careers\, while helping employers build the skilled workforce they need to grow and thrive. Addressing this requires collaboration across sectors\, with input from those who understand our local workforce\, educational landscape and economic needs.
\n\nWe would like to invite you to be part of this effort by participating in a series of Rural Postsecondary Attainment stakeholder sessions.
\n\nOur first session will take place:
\n\nDate: \; Monday\, November 30\, 2026
\nTime: \; 2-4 PM
\nTopic: Introducing the Scope of the Grant &\; Understanding the Data
\nLocation: \; The Chamber of Manitowoc County\, 1515 Memorial Dr.\, Manitowoc
This initial session will introduce the scope and goals of the grant\, provide an opportunity to explore relevant data\, and begin establishing a shared understanding of our region'\;s postsecondary attainment and workforce landscape. \; A Workbook of data already prepared for us will be shared with all stakeholders ahead of the session. \; \;
\n\nYour perspective and participation are important. Whether you represent an employer\, educational institution\, workforce organization\, economic development partner or community organization\, we want to ensure that the conversation reflects the experiences\, challenges and opportunities across Manitowoc County.
\n\nOur goal is not simply to study the challenges\, but to bring the right people together to identify opportunities for meaningful\, collaborative action - with the end goal being a community action plan. \;
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\nThis is not a formal committee or large standing time commitment\, but rather an opportunity to participate in six focused stakeholder sessions throughout the grant period\, which will conclude summer of 2027. Each session will build on the previous conversation\, and your participation will help ensure that the perspectives of our local employers\, educators and community partners are represented as we explore opportunities and shape next steps.
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\nIf you are unable to participate personally\, you are welcome to designate someone from your organization \;whom you feel would bring valuable perspective and be a good fit for these discussions. We recognize that the right voices in the room are what will make this effort meaningful\, and we welcome participation from the individuals best positioned to contribute.
We hope you will join us and be part of shaping this important work for our community.
\n\nPlease RSVP by November 23\, 2026. \;
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