Montgomery Regional Chamber to Host State of Schools: Building the River Region’s Future Workforce

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Montgomery Regional Chamber will host its State of Schools program on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, which will focus on how Career and Technical Education (CTE) is building a job-ready workforce for the River Region.
Education, business, and industry leaders will discuss how schools are aligning with workforce needs—equipping students with hands-on experience, industry credentials, and pathways to high-demand careers.
A featured panel will include CTE leaders from Autauga, Elmore, Montgomery, and Pike Road, as well as Alabama Craft Training, industry, community colleges, and state partners.
· What: State of Schools: Building the River Region's Future Workforce Program
· When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
· Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
· Moderator: Donny Jones, Executive Director, West Alabama Works
· Where: Montgomery Regional Chamber, 600 S Court Street
 
The Montgomery Regional Chamber extends appreciation to the educators, partners, and employers working together to strengthen workforce alignment and expand opportunity across the region.
Presenting sponsor: Meta
 
ABOUT THE MONTGOMERY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
With a mission to drive economic prosperity and build a greater life for all in the capital region, the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is a full-spectrum economic development public/private partnership representing 1,400 businesses and organizations with over 90,000 employees throughout Central Alabama.