Apprenticeship Missouri Summit

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted the Apprenticeship Missouri Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 in Columbia, MO.

The Summit featured presentations from state and national leaders, the release of the Apprenticeship Missouri playbook, awards presentations, and special remarks by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.

Welcome and Kick-Off: 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Mardy Leathers, Director of Office of Workforce Development, MDHEWD
• Jeanna Caldwell, Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning Manager, MDHEWD

Opening Session - Expanding Modern Apprenticeships: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

• Dr. Rebecca S. Lake, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, Harper College

Partnership Panel: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Moderator: Ronda Anderson, Workforce Research Manager, MERIC, MDHEWD

• Ken Chapman, Reentry/Women Offender Program Manager, Department of Corrections
• Tim Gaines, Assistant Commissioner for Adult Learning and Rehabilitative Services, DESE
• Neil Perry, Missouri State Director, Office of Apprenticeship, USDOL
• David Coe, Employee Development Manager, MoDOT
• Jeriane Jaegers-Brenneke, Assistant Deputy Director, Family Support Division, DSS

Employer Perspectives Panel: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Moderator: Jennifer Kincaid, Business Specialist, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, DESE

• Suzanne Richards, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Apprenticeship Missouri, MDHEWD
• Cynthia Walker, Registered Apprenticeship Coordinator, Eldon Career Center
• Shonda Atwater, Apprenticeship Manager, Metropolitan Community College
• Sara Mueller, Regional Human Resource Manager, Aimbridge Hospitality

Networking Lunch:

Governor's Presentation & Awards Ceremony: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

• Mardy Leathers, Director of Office of Workforce Development, MDHEWD
• Zora Mulligan, Commissioner of Higher Education, MDHEWD
• Mike Parson, Governor of Missouri

Networking Break: 1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry

National Perspective - Live Chat with New America: 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Ivy Love, Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Skills, New America
• Michael Prebil, Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Skills, New America

State of Apprenticeship Missouri: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

• Mardy Leathers, Director of Office of Workforce Development, MDHEWD

Networking Break: 3:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Sponsored by Missouri Association for Workforce Development

Closing Session - Future of Apprenticeship Missouri: 3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Mardy Leathers, Director of Office of Workforce Development, MDHEWD
• Dr. Mara Woody, Assistant Commissioner for Postsecondary Policy, MDHEWD