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What: Real-World Learning: Success-Ready Students in Today's WorkforceWhy: This event is a collaborative, full-day conference designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the modern economy. The grassroots event will bring together educators, business leaders, and community partners for a series of actionable sessions focused on authentic learning strategies and innovative hiring models. By fostering direct dialogue between education and industry, the conference aims to cultivate the specific mindsets and skills necessary for long-term student and employee success. This conference seeks to leverage the entrepreneurial atmosphere of the eFactory to showcase the Springfield region’s leadership in workforce innovation while providing an accessible platform for community-wide professional development.
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 (9 AM to 3 PM)
Location: eFactory Coworking Space, Springfield, MO
Hosted by: EdCafe - Haylee D. Anderson, Kaleigh Pickett, Sue J. Smith, and Dr. Amy Patillo (in collaboration with the eFactory, University of Missouri - College of Education and Human Development - eMINTS, Missouri State University - College of Education, City of Springfield Workforce Development - Office of Apprenticeship, and the University of Missouri Extension in Greene County - Labor and Workforce Development)
Current Partners: School Districts (SPS, Nixa, Republic, Clever), GOCSD, SRSN (Reach out if you'd like to join us!)
Event Flyer: https://canva.link/w2uingb9bd5w9j1
Registration: https://pears.io/events/mu/4021/
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Event Venue
efactory, 405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806-1110, United States
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