Workforce Development Council
The Workforce Development Council actively engages in a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting education and fostering workforce growth within the community. Its efforts are centered on addressing local workforce challenges, enhancing education and career-readiness opportunities, and supporting the Chamber’s various educational programs. These programs include 3D Youth Leadership, which equips high school students with the skills to become future leaders; Adult Leadership, which focuses on developing leadership skills among professionals to better serve the community; and CARE (Career Advancement Readiness Education), which prepares individuals to succeed in the workforce by providing essential skills and training. Through these initiatives, the council plays a critical role in aligning educational resources with workforce needs, ensuring a strong, prepared talent pool for the region’s economic growth.

Applications for The Chamber’s Workforce Development Council are now open and will close on December 5.

To apply please submit the application below:

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Workforce Development Council Application 2026

The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce's Workforce Development Council is involved in several activities relating to the promotion and enhancement of education and workforce growth. The council focuses on the local workforce issues, education/career-readiness operations, talent retention & attraction, and the Chamber’s educational programs: 3D Youth Leadership, Adult Leadership, and CARE (Career Advancement Readiness Education).

Name *

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Last

Email *

Race *

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
• Hispanic/Latinx
• Other

Company *

Job Title *

Is your company a Chamber member? *

• Yes
• No

Council seats are open to Chamber members only.

This council meets for one hour each month, always during weekday work hours. Council members are expected to attend at least 75% of meetings and events. With this, can you commit to the time requirements of this council? *

What is your goal for joining this council? *

What value can you add to this council? *

What organizations or community groups are you a part of? *

I understand the time commitment for the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Council and pledge that I will serve in the required capacity. I understand this is a member-only opportunity and if I leave my company, my seat on the council will be forfeited. *

• I Understand

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2025 Workforce Development Council

Dawn Carter
Northeast State Community College

Steve Darden
Hunter, Smith & Davis

Melissa Dillow
Milligan University

Daren Giancola
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Jill McGonigle
Crown Laboratories

David Quick
Retired

Stacy Shankle
Milligan University

Jessie Wang
ETSU

Cindy Wymer
Milligan University