We are excited to invite you to join us at the 2026 annual Apprenticeship Missouri Summit. This year’s theme is “Building Missouri’s Workforce: Strengthening Apprenticeship Excellence.” The Summit will take place on Tuesday, April 28, at the State Fair Community College campus and will feature engaging presentations focused on developing or improving a program’s mentorship plan, data-informed decision-making, and an engaging panel presentation on how Artificial Intelligence is shaping registered apprenticeship programs throughout the state.
LEGACY AWARD
Help us celebrate leaders in Missouri’s apprenticeship expansion efforts by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Apprenticeship Missouri Legacy Award. The Apprenticeship Missouri Legacy Award recognizes an individual or organization dedicated to supporting the modernization and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the State of Missouri.
Legacy Award nominee requirements:
- At least 10 years of experience in supporting the modernization and expansion of registered apprenticeships in Missouri
- Championed the cause to increase awareness about the value of pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs
- Influenced local, state, and national public policy to increase access, equity, and inclusivity among apprentices
Legacy Award nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 13, 2026. The recipient will be presented their award at the annual Apprenticeship Missouri Summit on Tuesday, April 28 around 2 p.m. All day attendance at the Summit is not required; however, presence to receive award is preferred. Nominations can be submitted online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/legacyaward2026
Additional updates and reminders will be sent to the email address provided with registration.
Event Details
Location:
State Fair Community College
Thompson Conference Center
3201 W 16th St
Sedalia, MO, 65301
Date/Time:
Tuesday, April 28
8:30 AM - 2 PM