Community & Economic Development Educator
Division of Extension | Eagle River
Hometown: Youngstown, OH
Chris Stark is a retired Community and Economic Development Educator for UW-Madison, Division of Extension. Based in Eagle River, Stark had multiple roles in economic development prior to coming to Extension, including as a site location consultant for businesses. His Extension tenure has focused on economic development activities and as a member of the UW-Madison, Extension Broadband Team, with an area of focus on workforce development.
Talks:
What Defines Success in Workforce Development?
Successful workforce development should not be thought of ONLY as a gain for employers. Rather, success in this fight means happy employees, which = productive employees and happier communities. So, what are employees really looking for?
Rethinking Our Attitudes on Workforce Development
Effective workforce development isn’t just about employee training; rather it is about what companies are doing to attract and keep workers. This presentation focuses on what employers and community leaders might do in rural areas to help attract employees. Hint: Change Your Attitude!