EDx Talk: Building a Future-Ready Workforce

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Join us for our next EDx Talk: Building a Future-Ready Workforce on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.

As New Castle County continues to grow and diversify its economy, building a future-ready workforce is more critical than ever.

Join us for our next EDx Talk, where local and regional leaders will explore innovative, employer-driven strategies to close talent gaps, expand access to high-quality training, and fuel economic momentum. Learn how workforce development is powering success across industries and positioning New Castle County and Delaware as national models for inclusive growth and economic resilience.

Speakers:

• Joanna Barnekov-Staib, Delaware Workforce Development Board, Executive Director
• Katie Lakofsky, BioConnect DE, Executive Director
• Joshua Berkow, Tech Council of Delaware, Interim CEO
• Representative from AstraZeneca

This event is hosted in partnership with BioConnect DE and is part of the Chamber’s ongoing Economic Development Series designed to elevate timely conversations that drive action.