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.
Apprenticeship Summit Photo Highlights
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: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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