Real work. Real skills. A brighter tomorrow.
Skills move people forward.
SJVMA and CHAMBA are bringing manufacturers, educators, and job seekers together around the skills that matter. By learning directly from the people doing the work, we’re building a clearer picture of what employers need today and the opportunities ahead.
A guided conversation · About 20 minutes · No preparation needed
Real experience. Real skills. New possibilities.
CHAMBA brings together what people know, what employers need, and what educators can teach to open new pathways for everyone.
- For employers
Identify the skills that move you forward.
Tell us what it takes to get the job done. We’ll help you see the skills your business needs to grow. - For educators & training providers
Teach the skills that open doors.
See what employers need and where your programs can make the greatest difference. - For job seekers
Discover what your skills can do.
You know more than you think. Discover where your experience can take you and what’s possible next.
Regional skills insights
Where the Valley has the biggest opportunities.
See the skills manufacturers are looking for and how local training programs are responding.
Maintenance and diagnostics
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Employer-named gap · 50%+
High needSafety and compliance
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Employer-named gap · 50%+
High need
From insight to action.
Explore the skills map to see detailed data by county, skill area and training provider.
Open the skills map- A figure appears once three or more employers stand behind it.
The skills employers say are hardest to find
SJVMA’s priority list. The skill areas above show what the interviews say so far.
- AI & Digital Literacy
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Self-Starting & Initiative
Your answers shape Valley training.
Each leader’s interview adds to a shared, privacy-protected picture of the skills Valley manufacturers need and the programs that teach them.
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