MO Chamber Workforce2030 Conference Event - “Registered Youth Apprenticeships"

Presenters: Kevin Andert, Special School District of St. Louis County; Dan Fitter, Quest; Perry Gorrell, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and Andy McHaffie, Fort Zumwalt School District In Missouri, various school districts and employers are initiating apprenticeship programs tailored to serve young individuals between the ages of 16 and 24. These programs, supported by the Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and the U.S. Dept. of Labor, integrate technical classroom instruction with paid work experience. During this breakout session, the Fort Zumwalt School District, alongside North and South County Tech, will elaborate on the mechanics of their programs, highlighting their partnerships with manufacturing, health care, business and IT sectors. These initiatives aim to address the demand for skilled youth workers in high-need occupational areas through on-the-job training.