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Workforce training offered to area employers

BRATTLEBORO — Trying to sustain a stable, productive, and enthusiastic workforce? The Working Bridges Employer Workgroup, convened by United Way of Windham County, offers vital training on Monday, Feb. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Marlboro College Graduate Center, 28 Vernon St.

“Working Bridges Concepts” costs $25 per person, and includes training, materials, and light refreshments. Pre-registration is encouraged, as space is limited.

The training is co-sponsored by Employer Workgroup members Chroma Technology, Omega Optical, and Economic Services (Brattleboro district).

This session is intended for senior managers, human resources professionals, supervisors, and employees of organizations with economically diverse workforces. This training continues the work of the regional Working Bridges Employer Workgroup, which began in November 2012 and meets bi-monthly in Brattleboro.

Working Bridges is an employer collaborative that's dedicated to improving workplace productivity, retention, advancement, and employees' financial stability.

Employers know the success of their businesses and economic health of our community depends on employee retention and enhanced productivity. Through Working Bridges, they also recognize a steady job is one's most reliable ticket out of poverty.

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