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2015 MEDC Annual Conference

Explore the successful integration of WorkReady Communities and Missouri Works Training programs with regional consortiums to enhance workforce resources and economic development. Learn how strategic partnerships between educational institutions, government bodies, and employers are fostering talent development and industry growth. Discover the impact of collaborative initiatives like Grow Your Own Talent Regionally, engaging K-12 schools, higher education, and industries, and unlocking opportunities for skill-building and career advancement through grants and apprenticeship programs. Connect with leading organizations driving impactful workforce strategies in Missouri.

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2015 MEDC Annual Conference

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  1. 2015 MEDC Annual Conference Pooling Workforce Resources Through Regionalism & Consortiums

  2. Decision Drivers Top site selection criteria: Source: Area Development 28th Annual Corporate Survey (2014)

  3. Certified WorkReady Communities • http://workreadycommunities.org/ more than 25 states CWRC states • http://workreadycommunities.org/MO more than half of Missouri either CWRC or in progress CWRC • CWRC Steering Committee Members - required • Chamber of Commerce Leader • Economic Development Leader • Elected Official such as County Commissioner, County Council member, Mayors • Education Leader such as Superintendents, Administrators, School Board, K- 12 • Community College Leader • Local Workforce Development Leader/WIB • Employer/Business Owner

  4. Missouri Works Training • Re-tooled and re-designed last year to provide priority ED projects with comprehensive WKF solutions available through Career Centers, DWD, WIB and Community Colleges • Recruiting, pre-screening, pre-employment training, financial workforce incentives, re-training

  5. The Community’s College • Our Partners in WKF & Economic Dev. • Local chambers • Elected officials & city/county government • City, county & regional economic developers • MO Division of Workforce Development • MO Department of Economic Development • Missouri Partnership • Career Centers • Workforce Investment Boards • Regional Planning Commissions • Certified WorkReady Communities

  6. Regional Training Consortiums • Mineral Area College • Three Rivers Community College • State Fair Community College • Metropolitan Community College

  7. Grow Your Own Talent Regionally • Requires connection between K-12, higher education & industry • Kids College • Roadrunner Exploration in CNC & Advanced MFG • Roadrunner Exploration in Nursing

  8. Regional Collaboration Made Possible Through Grants • USDA Rural Development Distance Learning Grant • DOL Apprenticeship Grant

  9. SFCC | LearningForceKnowledge. Skills. Enrichment. Jessica L. Craig Director, SFCC | LearningForce (660) 596-7350 jcraig2@sfccmo.edu http://www.sfccmo.edu/thelearningforce

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