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WACC 6th Annual Charity Scholarship Golf Tournament – July 27, 2022

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The Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for the 6th Annual Chamber Charity Golf Tournament, presented by Tualatin Auto Body.

Langdon Farms Golf Club, one of the premier golf courses in the Willamette Valley, will play host to our 2022 Workforce Scholarship Tournament. We are proud to feature our Gold Workforce Scholarship Sponsors, Republic Services, Eaton and DWFritz, and the Silver Workforce Scholarship Sponsors, Wilsonville Subaru, Pacific West Bank and Dick’s Auto Group. Their support helps to raise the funds for the WACC Trade & Workforce Scholarship Program that addresses current and future workforce shortages in the community.

Schedule: (May Be Modified)

6:45 AM • Registration

7:00 AM • Grab n’ Go Breakfast (Sponsored by Qdoba) • Driving Range & Putting Green Open

7:45 AM • Modified Shotgun Start • Fun “test your skills” contests will be held between the end of the tournament and lunch.… Read the rest

Wilsonville Chamber Announces Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships

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The Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) is pleased to announce the availability of two (2) CTE $1,000 scholarships to Wilsonville graduating seniors. These scholarships are specifically designed for post-high school students planning on attending an accredited vocational-technical school and can be used for tuition, specialized equipment or tools.

The purpose of the WACC Trade & Workforce Scholarship is to address current and future shortages in the region’s workforce, notably the lack of skilled trades workers. In light of growing demand for middle-skill jobs, vocational training offers a practical alternative to traditional postsecondary degrees.

“Wilsonville employers consistently share with us their need for skilled workers in our trade industries and that is why we have developed this unique scholarship opportunity.  Supporting students who plan to establish careers here in Wilsonville is a great way for the Chamber to invest in our future workforce and economic vitality of our community,” said Kevin O’Malley, President, and CEO of the Chamber.… Read the rest