Spring 2020 Valparaiso Magazine
The size of the gap between open jobs and available trades workers is widening. The spring issue of Valparaiso Magazine takes a closer look at this growing need in our own community and the educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing this lucrative career niche.
The size of the gap between open jobs and available trades workers is widening.
The spring issue of Valparaiso Magazine takes a closer look at this growing need in our own community and the educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing this lucrative career niche.
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MBER FOCUS<br />
“The learning,<br />
growth, and<br />
opportunities<br />
continue even after<br />
the classroom<br />
sessions conclude<br />
as new doors<br />
open up.”<br />
Heather Dull – NITCO<br />
EMY 2019<br />
skills, and contacts gained in the Leadership Academy<br />
and apply them to community organizations.<br />
The 2019 Leadership Academy was sponsored by<br />
Valpo Chamber Partners: Porter Health Care System,<br />
NITCO, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, St. Mary<br />
Medical Center, Teachers Credit Union, 1st Source<br />
Bank, BMO Harris Bank, Centier Bank, CLH CPAs &<br />
Consultants, Comcast Business, First Merchants Bank,<br />
General Insurance Services, Horizon Bank, The<br />
Lakes of <strong>Valparaiso</strong>, Metro Recycling, and Realty<br />
Executives Premier.<br />
Leadership Academy is, at its heart, about connection<br />
– connection between young professionals and<br />
seasoned community leaders, and connection between<br />
an individual’s desire to serve and opportunities to<br />
demonstrate leadership that will make a meaningful<br />
difference in our community.<br />
Applications for the <strong>2020</strong><br />
Leadership Academy are now available<br />
online at www.valpochamber.org<br />
“Attending... was such<br />
a great opportunity to<br />
learn more about...<br />
non-profit<br />
organizations that<br />
serve our community<br />
[and] what it looks like<br />
to serve on a board for<br />
a non-profit.“<br />
Deana Stolpe – Pines Village<br />
Retirement Communities<br />
Brooke Leonard –<br />
Meridian Title Corp<br />
Not pictured Kelly Blieden –<br />
First Merchants Bank<br />
Jessica Vargas –<br />
Holladay Properties<br />
“I truly grew<br />
professionally and<br />
personally over<br />
the course of these<br />
four months. I am so<br />
grateful that we have<br />
this opportunity in<br />
our community to<br />
learn, grow, and be<br />
challenged<br />
as leaders.”<br />
Lisa Franko –<br />
Housing Opportunities<br />
Megan Myers – Kotys<br />
Wealth Professionals<br />
“The Valpo<br />
Leadership<br />
Academy was a<br />
very transformative<br />
and rewarding<br />
experience – highly<br />
recommend!”<br />
Amy Wulf –<br />
Opportunity Enterprises<br />
Theresa Kickbush –<br />
Horizon Bank<br />
Justin McCurdy –<br />
Hightower Great Lakes<br />
Lori Nicklas –<br />
Teachers Credit Union<br />
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