Recognizing Evelyn Corral of First Bank as a Service Star

Recognizing the Eagle Chamber community Service Stars

The Eagle Chamber of Commerce's workforce initiative being administered through its Non-Profit Affiliate, the Eagle Economic Vitality Foundation, is underway, in the form of a Computer Literacy Program. Implementation of a Colorado state grant aims to help educate local native Spanish-speaking citizens with computer literacy skills while elevating their leveragability in the local workforce market. Upon graduation, students seeking employment will be greeted by local employers that are offering jobs. This workforce initiative exemplifies the Eagle Chamber's commitment to enhance the economic vitality of the community by connecting workers with employers while improving the lives of individual community members and contributing to workforce solutions for local businesses. 

Providing individual attention when appropriating cultural support is essential for building trust while honoring the unique experiences and perspectives of each student. Select individuals have been carefully chosen as classroom coaches to ensure that communication exchanges are respectful, meaningful and provide the opportunity for individualized guidance, when needed. These coach connections also promotes open and reliable dialogue through a liaisoning relationship between the students and program administration.   

Classroom Coach volunteer Evelyn Corral of First Bank's spirit of selflessness and dedication have been invaluable to the Computer Literacy Program. The Eagle Chamber expresses gratitude to Evelyn for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others and for her contribution to augment the local workforce. 

From Evelyn Corral - First Bank:

"I became a coach for the computer literacy class because I grew up with parents who did not have the opportunity to learn computer skills, and this played a huge role in the struggles they both faced as business owners in Eagle County. I recognize that there is a huge need for programs like this, especially because technology is all around us and there are still so many individuals who haven't had the opportunity to learn these skills. This program enables these individuals to be able to send emails, apply for a job, but overall, feel comfortable with what they might feel uncomfortable with. My hope is that these individuals who graduate from this class will continue applying the skills they learned and expanding on those to eventually be able to find new employment opportunities or grow in their existing opportunities." -Evelyn Corral