March Lunch & Learn Featuring Joseph Johnson, CEO of Change Course

Join us for the March 12th Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Membership Luncheon, where we will welcome Guest Presenter Joseph (Joe) Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Change Course.

This event is sponsored by Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa / Bunion Surgery Specialists LLC and Hosted by The Grimes Public Library!

Change Course is a career development program dedicated to equipping individuals with in-demand job skills, leadership training, and personal development—helping people in Des Moines break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and launch sustainable careers.

While workforce challenges affect the entire business community, Change Course takes an uncommon approach to addressing them. Their mission states:

        "Our mission is to put an end to relational, economic, and             spiritual poverties by giving hope, untapping creativity, and             empowering participants with career skills surrounded by              and involved in a loving community."

Through their work, they provide a hand-up to those who have faced barriers to employment, helping them reengage in the workforce with confidence and support.

We invite you to join us for valuable networking and an insightful discussion about the impact Change Course is making in our region.

We look forward to seeing you there!  If you would like, you are welcome to bring a guest to learn about this topic or to see the members of GCED in action.

Networking will begin at 11:30 AM and the event will conclude no later than 1:00 PM.  Please register in advance.