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Chair honors library staffer and spotlights Roanoke Valley Think Tank
Summary
A Roanoke City official recognized library community service assistant Ellen Stick for organizing the Roanoke Valley Think Tank, a monthly forum at the Williamson Road Branch Library that brings together more than 15 organizations to address employment challenges and coordinate local workforce efforts.
The Chair recognized Ellen Stick, a library community service assistant, for her work creating the Roanoke Valley Think Tank, a monthly forum at the Williamson Road Branch Library.
"I would like to recognize Ellen Stick, a library community service assistant, who was recently honored for her innovative program, the Roanoke Valley Think Tank, held monthly at the Williamson Road Branch Library," the Chair said. The official said the Think Tank "brings together more than 15 organizations, including multiple city departments, community partners, and local employers."
The program, described by the Chair as a convening for public and private partners, is intended to address local employment challenges, share success stories and coordinate community events. The Chair did not provide details on participating organizations, funding or any formal commitments from city departments; those specifics were not specified in the remarks.
The recognition highlights a recurring forum based at a neighborhood library that city officials flagged as a vehicle for cross-sector collaboration on workforce issues. The Chair said the meetings are structured to allow partners to coordinate programs and employers to connect with job-ready candidates. No dates for future Think Tank sessions or a roster of participating agencies were provided.
