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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.

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

    45programs teach it

    Employer-named gap · 50%+

    High need
  • Safety and compliance

    48programs teach it

    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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