WHAT: University of Missouri Career Accelerator Kickoff Event
WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023
WHERE: Bradford Farm, 4968 S. Rangeline Road, Columbia
CONTACTS:
Sarah Rielley, business and community senior program coordinator, MU Extension, 573-882-0380, edwardssar@missouri.edu
Jonathan Mack, business and community senior program coordinator, MU Extension, 573-884-7773, jonathanmack@missouri.edu
Join us for the kickoff of the University of Missouri Career Accelerator (mizzou.us/CareerAccelerator), an initiative of the MU Office of the Provost with MU Extension. Providing innovative noncredit offerings to meet new and existing workforce training needs, the Career Accelerator is MU’s new hub for industry-driven bootcamps, certifications and customized trainings and a valuable resource for workforce upskilling.
Meet the MU Career Accelerator advisory board and learn more at the May 18 kickoff event.
Agenda
2 p.m. Networking reception with regional business, industry, research and educational leaders.
2:30 p.m. Program:
- Welcome. Chad Higgins, interim MU vice chancellor for extension and engagement.
- State of Missouri’s Workforce. Rob Russell, senior business and community program director, MU Extension.
- Statewide Need To Engage Adult Learners. Sarah Traub, interim MU associate vice chancellor for extension and engagement.
- MU’s Response — MU Career Accelerator. Rielley and Mack.
3 p.m. Roundtable on Workforce Challenges and Training Opportunities.
The event also features a resource fair including VR training technology.