A Saint Joseph Workforce Development Alliance will coordinate training and education initiatives to support a prepared and engaged workforce.

The Alliance is a group effort by the Saint Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Saint Joseph School District, Hillyard Technical Center, Missouri Western State University, the United Way, and local businesses.

Chamber President and CEO Patt Lilly says the Chamber keeps hearing about the need for an educated and skilled workforce for jobs today and in the future. He says these key organizations working together will put the focus on what’s needed to fill the gaps in workforce development.