EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce.
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 PNW Education & Workforce Summit will be held at the ShoWare Center in Kent on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
This event – which will run from 7 – 9:30 a.m. – will bring together subject matter experts, industry leaders, business owners, and community members to provide insight into the status of the school-to-work pipeline in our region.
“Join us at this innovative summit to add your voice to the conversation.”
Here’s the agenda:
- 7 a.m.: Open Networking Breakfast
- 7:30 a.m.: Program Begins”
- Welcome Remarks
- Keynote by Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent
- School-to-Work Pipeline: Assessing the State of our Schools
- Highline Public Schools
- Tukwila Public Schools
- Highline College
- Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Success Foundation Discussion
- Enhancing our Workforce: Current Initiatives
- Port Of Seattle Leslie Horton, Aviation Workforce Development Program Manager
- Closing Remarks
- 9:30AM: After Event Networking & Career Showcase
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024: 7 – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Accesso ShoWare Center Arena, 625 W James St KentWA 98032
COST:
- Members: $50
- Non-Members: $75
Click Here for More Info or to RSVP
Business Involvement Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are still available – for more information please download the Seattle Southside Chamber Event Sponsorship Form.
