Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Your Chamber Publication 2018 Publication | Page 25

2018 YOUR CHAMBER
Wyoming Congressional Award
K-12 HIGHER EDUCATION
- High Schools - - Laramie County Community College -
The Chamber has been integral in connecting the The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce has
business community to the K-12 ages in the commu- partnered with Laramie County Community College
nity. Annually, the Chamber works to have business in connecting their curriculum with real business
professionals engaged in both DECA and FBLA pro- needs. These partnerships have resulted in the cre-
gramming. Additionally, the Chamber Staff proudly ation of apprenticeship programs, internships and
provides in-classroom lectures to help develop overall in-classroom exposure to industry.
awareness specifi c to the current business communi-
ty and shed light on career pathways.
- Congressional Award -
- Universities –
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce an-
nually supports programs offered by the University
Wyoming has long been the leader in the Congres- of Wyoming, Colorado State University and North-
sional Award program in terms of creating and main- ern Colorado University. Connecting businesses
taining a program that not only serves Wyoming’s with opportunities to be guest speakers and have a
youth but also promotes growth in character, leader- presence at the career fairs offered.
ship and commitment. The Greater Cheyenne Cham-
ber of Commerce is proud to be an organization
which works with the youth enrolled in the program
to achieve their medals through our offered intern-
ship and volunteer opportunities.
Additionally, the Chamber staff works with professors
on connecting businesses with a team of students,
who then work specifi c needs of the business for
their capstone projects.
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