Talent Development

Innovative, fast-growing businesses have more acute needs for specialized talent than traditional lifestyle business — yet a company founded on creative product development may find itself challenged by the task of recruiting the right people to grow the company. 

Talent Management

Executives. The Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offered by the Innovation Lab addresses the unique challenges faced by growth company executives. For assistance with educating and recruiting executive management for your innovation business, please contact Jon Gregory, Innovation Lab Co-Manager.

Career Pathways

Engineering and Related Professions. California State University, Chico is a hotbed of innovative development — from commercially viable products emerging from student projects to graduates with expertise in engineering, manufacturing, sustainability, computer science, and other technical fields who would prefer to stay in the North State if they could. For information about employing student talent, please contact Daren Otten, Innovation Lab Co-Manager.

Production Line. Local workforce development professionals are available to assist businesses with training opportunities for employed workers or for training of new entrants to the workforce. They will work with the businesses to determine their workforce needs. For more specific information, please contact Jon Gregory, Innovation Lab Co-Manager.