The fourth annual Workforce2030 Conference will explore the many strategies and programs that Missouri’s employers, educators and organizations can implement leading up to the year 2030 to make our state the home of a thriving, vibrant workforce.
There are 8.25 SHRM credits available for the Workforce2030 Conference.
8:45AM Breakfast & Check-in
9:35AM Welcome
Dan Mehan, President/CEO, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
9:45AM Kick-off
Governor Mike Parson, 57th Governor, State of Missouri
10:00AM Opening Keynote | “Workforce: a throttle on American growth”
Ted Abernathy, Managing Partner, Economic Leadership, LLC
10:40AM — Transition & Break
10:50AM Breakout Sessions:
11:35AM — Transition & Break
11:45AM Breakout Sessions:
12:30PM Lunch
1:05PM Luncheon Keynote | “Building a tech workforce with overlooked people and places” Stephanie Moreno, Bitwise Industries
1:45PM — Transition & Break
2:00PM Breakout Sessions:
2:45PM — Transition & Break
2:55PM Breakout Sessions:
3:40PM — Transition & Break
3:50PM Closing Keynote | “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel”
Clyde McQueen, Full Employment Council (Moderator); Dr. Clarence Green, Northwest Missouri State University; Doris Rogers, St. Luke’s Health System
4:30-6:00PM Networking Reception
7:30AM Breakfast
8:15AM Welcome
8:20AM Opening Keynote | “Tapping into valuable foreign-born talent”
Betsy Cohen, St. Louis Mosaic Project and Nalini Mahadevan, MLO Law
9:00AM — Transition & Break
9:10AM Breakout Sessions:
9:55AM — Transition & Break
10:10AM Breakout Sessions:
10:55AM — Transition & Break
11:05AM Closing Keynote | “Attract, retain and develop: win the battle for skilled workers”
Nick Wyman, Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation
11:50 am Closing Remarks
Stoney Creek Hotel & Convention Center
18011 Bass Pro Drive
Independence, MO 64055
The room block expired Sept. 25, but rooms may still be available
by calling 1-800-659-2220 and providing group code MCC.
Click on a speaker photo to read their bio:
Ted Abernathy
Rep. Rusty Black
Sen. Mike Cierpiot
Kara Corches
Maleah Evans
Dr. Clarence Green
Dr. Tiph Jones
Brett Kisker
Nalini Mahadevan
Clyde McQueen
Erin Naeger
Sally Payne
Clarice Rogers
Brandon Russell
Julia Vander Weele
Rhonda Travers
Nick Wyman
Sen. Lauren Arthur
Kevin Boehner
Besty Cohen
Stanley Elliott
James Foster
Scott Holsman
Katie Kirwan
Mardy Leathers
Donna McDaniel
Stephanie Moreno
Gov. Mike Parson
Torree Pederson
Doris Rogers
Sue Thomas
Casey Steinbacher
Cynthia Walker
The agenda will consist of five keynote general sessions and six breakout segments split into four tracks: apprenticeships, education, human resources and policy. There are 8.25 SHRM credits available for the Workforce2030 Conference.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
If you have questions related to the Workforce2030 Conference, contact Ashley Schwab, Director of Conference Development.
Keynote Speaker
Abernathy, long-time research partner of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently published a workforce report for the National Association of State Chambers. This first-ever, 50-state study highlights efforts from around the country to address the national workforce challenges. Ted will outline some of the best practices states have implemented to boost their workforce development.
Keynote Speaker
Stephanie Moreno, VP of Apprenticeships for Bitwise Industries, will be joining this year’s workforce conference to discuss how and why the Bitwise model is having such transformative outcomes.
The technology industry has centered their operations in pockets across the country, leaving those who would benefit most from the high wage, high growth jobs with no real pathway to entry. For nearly a decade Bitwise Industries has sought to make this opportunity accessible to some of the most overlooked people and communities by centering their operations in cities across the nation where you wouldn’t instantly think a thriving tech hub could exist. Their successful model has expanded to 10 locations across the country, having served over 10,000 individuals with 80% finding tech employment after participating in the training programs. Taking many of the people who were previously making under $21K/year, to incomes over $60K/year, accounting for over a-quarter-of-billion-dollars in aggregated wages going to women, people of color and those traditionally excluded from the economic opportunities of the tech industry.
Keynote Speaker
The Covid 19 crisis has created unprecedented economic upheaval. Companies have been forced to reconsider the fundamentals of how they work and operate. Nick’s presentation will explore how skills-based workplace-based training must be central to all economic and employment strategies. Nick will explore what the future of work looks like in an age of accelerated technological change and how your organization can turn the uncertainty into opportunity. Nick will give an insight into how investing in programs to up-skill Missourians will ensure the state remains resilient, adaptable and job ready.
Keynote Speakers
At a time when companies are struggling to find talent, how can immigration help fill the gap? What policy changes can we anticipate with regard to immigration and how will they affect hiring? Immigration law expert, Nalini Mahadevan, and Betsy Cohen, author of Welcome to the U.S.A: You’re Hired, will provide insight on recent policy changes that will help employers hire more foreign talent. Learn how to fill job openings by connecting with international students, relocating immigrants, international executives and foreign-born, work-authorized job seekers.
Keynote Speaker
Governor Parson understands the importance of education and workforce development to meet the needs of the future. Missouri has made major progress in these areas in recent years, and we must continue to take action, improve education, and provide more options for high-demand job training. From early childhood education to post-secondary opportunities, Governor Parson’s budget makes substantial investments aimed at giving more Missourians the education and training necessary to succeed in filling the jobs of tomorrow.
If you are interested in learning more about how to become a sponsor of the Workforce2030 Conference, contact Leisa Fox, Vice President of Business Development.
