In early June, JCEDC and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) jointly coordinated and hosted a Together 4 Talent externship event.
The externship allowed Johnson County and Lafayette County High Schools to participate in an externship for teachers and counselors to learn more about the needs of major employers in the region. Partial funding was provided by a DESE grant. The group visited Dollar Tree Distribution Center, EnerSys Energy Products, and Western Missouri Medical Center, discussing company overviews, types of jobs/skills required, as well as the talent landscape and the important role of teachers/counselors.
Thank you to our partners and employers for your assistance in coordinating this important talent effort!