Who is WorkForce Flathead
WorkForce Flathead is a community-driven initiative focused on one essential goal: strengthening the Flathead Valley workforce—now and into the future. By bringing together education, workforce development, and business partners, WorkForce Flathead helps ensure that local residents have access to the skills, training, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s job market and adapt to the careers of tomorrow.
As a key initiative of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, WorkForce Flathead serves as a connector—linking students, job seekers, educators, employers, and community organizations around shared workforce challenges and solutions.
A Collaborative Approach to Workforce Development
Workforce challenges don’t exist in silos, and neither does WorkForce Flathead. The initiative is built on collaboration, aligning partners who each play a role in preparing people for meaningful, sustainable careers in Northwest Montana.
Key WorkForce Flathead partners include:
Together, these partners help close gaps between education and employment—supporting everything from career exploration and job fairs to apprenticeships, training pathways, and employer connections.
Supporting Job Seekers at Every Stage
WorkForce Flathead believes workforce development should meet people where they are. Whether someone is a high school student exploring career options, a veteran transitioning to civilian employment, a retiree re-entering the workforce, or an adult looking to change careers, WorkForce Flathead connects individuals to the right resources at the right time.
Through events, partnerships, and curated resources, WorkForce Flathead helps job seekers:
Explore local career pathways
Connect with education and training opportunities
Access employment services and job listings
Build skills that match local employer needs
Helping Employers Build a Strong Local Workforce
A thriving workforce supports a thriving economy. WorkForce Flathead also works closely with employers to help them connect with talent, engage with education partners, and participate in workforce solutions that strengthen the entire region.
By aligning industry needs with education and training pathways, WorkForce Flathead supports long-term workforce sustainability—not just short-term hiring.
Building the Future of Work in the Flathead Valley
At its core, WorkForce Flathead is about opportunity. It’s about ensuring that everyone in Montana has access to the skills needed to fill today’s jobs—and the adaptability to succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.
By fostering collaboration, sharing resources, and keeping workforce development locally focused, WorkForce Flathead helps build a resilient, talented workforce that benefits individuals, employers, and the entire Flathead Valley community.