Trina Goss Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Trina Goss, Director of Business & Talent Initiatives for GO Topeka, was selected to participate in the eighth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

“I’m extremely excited and honored to be named a Business Leads fellow,” Goss said. “This program is a great opportunity, and I look forward to connecting with inspiring professionals from across the country, as we learn and grow in this space together. In Topeka and Shawnee County, we’re aiming to do a better job of connecting educators and employers, so area students are more aware of the amazing careers that are available in our community. Through the Business Leads fellowship, I hope to share insights we’re learning through that process, while also gaining perspective on the tough challenges other communities are facing, along with the innovative solutions they’re proposing.”

“We created the Business Leads Fellowship Program in response to the needs of our state and local chamber partners,” said Cheryl Oldham, Senior Vice President of the Center for Education and Workforce. “They, better than anyone, see the critical link between education and economic development, and we are glad to be able to support them as they take on this critical leadership role in their community.”

Following a competitive application and selection process, Goss was selected — along with 34 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders — to participate in the eighth class of this program. The six-month program, consisting of both in person and virtual meetings, will cover the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce development.

Upon completion, Business Leads Fellows will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of more than 250 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation that regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.

For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit the program’s website.