
About this Event
Join St. Louis School-Business Partnership at MERS Goodwill Career/Excel Center for a full-day conference expereince consisting of Keynote Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Panel Discussions, and Networking - all focused on in-demand job sectors around the Metro Area.
A light breakfast (Panera) and lunch (Qdoba) will be provided.
Parking Details
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Agenda
๐: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration, Light Breakfast, and Networking
๐: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Welcome & Introductions
๐: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Keynote: St. Louis Real World Learning Initiative
Host: Dan Kania - Director of Youth Apprenticeships | STLCC
๐: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Networking Break
๐: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Three Sessions Scheduled: 1) Diverse Careers in Firefighting & EMS | 2) How To Build A Short Term Training Program | 3) Conversation Session: What Do Employability Skills Look Like In 2025?
๐: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
๐: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Three Sessions Scheduled: 1) Careers In Advanced Manufacturing | 2) Partnership Highlight: SM Wilson Job Shadowing Program & Pattonville DRS Leonardo | 3) Conversation Session: Career Planning Tools For Youth
๐: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Large Group Recap of Breakout Sessions
๐: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
๐: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Facilitated Conversation - What Matters In 2025 And What Is Your Next Step
๐: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Closing & Evaluations
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MERS Goodwill Career Center, 1727 Locust Street, St. Louis, United States
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