Greater Waco Education to Workforce Forum
2024 Greater Waco Education to Workforce Forum | Monday, Oct. 7 | ESC Region 12 | 9 a.m.
Greater Waco’s strategic workforce challenge is meeting the demand of current and future industry as our economy continues to grow and expand. As technology and innovation impacts all industries and sectors, what are the implications for our local education and workforce systems? Join the Greater Waco Chamber as we bring together industry, education, and workforce development organizations to network, share ideas, and learn what we can do to ensure our region continues building the skilled workforce needed now and into the future.
Schedule
8 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. The Importance of Aligning Business, Education, and the Community
10 a.m. Regional Education to Workforce Collaboration
Current State of K12 Education
Building the Education to Workforce Collaboration - Year 1 Reflections
Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce - Matt Meadors
11 a.m. Break
11:10 a.m. Healthcare Careers Panel
12 p.m. Lunch & Student Internship Panel
1 p.m. Networking Break
1:30 p.m. Technical Careers Panel
2:20 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Business, Marketing, and Finance Careers Panel
3:20 p.m. Closing Presentation
Questions?
Tiffany Gallegos Whitley
Senior Director of Workforce & Talent
twhitley@wacochamber.com
254-757-5614
