Workforce Summit focuses on inclusive regional prosperity

In addition to workforce and education updates from around the region, panel discussions tackled issues such as advancing equity in education and creating a system to support adult learners. During the summit, the KC STEM Alliance recognized four Girls Living STEM award recipients — Leah Cooper, grade 11 from Van Horn High School; Ashley Eddy, grade 12 from Shawnee Mission East High School; Caroline Robinson, grade 12 from William Chrisman High School; and Avionna Thompson, grade 7 from AC Prep.

Since 2011, the Mid-America Regional Council has pulled together representatives from businesses, higher education, school districts, K-12 intermediaries, local governments and civic organizations to explore connections between our workforce, educational attainment and the regional economy at the Greater KC Workforce and Education Summit.

In addition to workforce and education updates from around the region, panel discussions tackled issues such as advancing equity in education and creating a system to support adult learners. During the summit, the KC STEM Alliance recognized four Girls Living STEM award recipients — Leah Cooper, grade 11 from Van Horn High School; Ashley Eddy, grade 12 from Shawnee Mission East High School; Caroline Robinson, grade 12 from William Chrisman High School; and Avionna Thompson, grade 7 from AC Prep.

Since 2011, the Mid-America Regional Council has pulled together representatives from businesses, higher education, school districts, K-12 intermediaries, local governments and civic organizations to explore connections between our workforce, educational attainment and the regional economy at the Greater KC Workforce and Education Summit.