Join us for the 3rd Annual SWMO Apprenticeship Forum
Friday, November 15th from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Holiday Inn, Conference Center in Joplin, MO
This year’s forum includes presentations from SUZANNE RICHARDS with the Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program, TRACE LAUGHERY with the US Department of Labor – Office of Apprenticeship, TRACY ROBERTS, Human Resources Director with Mercy Hospital, DR. OSCAR CARTER with DESE, HOLLEY GOODNIGHT and ELSIE MORRIS with the local technical centers in Carthage & Joplin.
Attendees will gain information on how to develop and effectively leverage registered apprenticeship training opportunities to bring employers and the community together to take advantage of these valuable programs.
Who should attend?
High School/Tech Center Educators, Economic/Workforce Development Professionals, Industry Leaders, Business/HR/Training Managers
A $15 registration fee ($20 after 11/8) includes lunch and forum materials.
Space is limited! Advance registration preferred. Register today by clicking HERE.
AGENDA for the 3rd Annual SW MO Apprenticeship Forum
9:00 to 9:30 AM: Registration
9:30 to 9:35 AM: Opening Remarks
9:35 to 10:10 AM: Apprenticeship Training Setup and Information
SUZANNE RICHARDS – Apprenticeship Training and Development Specialist, Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program
TRACE LAUGHERY – Apprenticeship Training Representative, US Dept. of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship
10:10 to 10:20 AM: Break
10:20 to 11:30 AM: Registered Youth Apprenticeships in SW MO
HOLLY GOODNIGHT – Director, Carthage Technical Center
ELSIE MORRIS – Vocational Special Services Coordinator, Franklin Technology Center
DR. OSCAR CARTER – Director, Skilled Technical Services, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
11:30AM to 12:00PM: Lunch
12:00PM to 1:00PM: Adult Registered Apprenticeships in SW MO
TRACY ROBERTS – Human Resources Director, and VICKY MCCLEARY Executive Director, Patient Care Services, Mercy Hospital
1:00PM: Closing Remarks
MARDY LEATHERS – Director, Office of Workforce Development, Missouri Division of Higher Education and Workforce Development
A $15 registration fee ($20 after 11/8) includes lunch and forum materials.
Space is limited! Advance registration preferred. Register today by clicking HERE.