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Workforce continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today, but solving it starts long before someone submits a job application.

In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins talks with Tricia Valasek of Raise the Bar Hancock County about how local schools, employers and community partners are working together to introduce students to career opportunities, develop essential workplace skills and build the future workforce.

They discuss:

• How YouScience helps students discover careers that match their strengths
• Why businesses should create a free employer profile
• The importance of internships and career exploration
• Why soft skills still matter in the age of AI
• The value of lifelong learning
• Why the conversation shouldn't be "college vs. workforce"

Whether you're an employer looking to hire, an educator, a parent or simply interested in the future of Hancock County's workforce, this conversation offers practical insights and opportunities to get involved.

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