Finding skilled labor is increasingly difficult. How are companies and educational institutions working to address this issue? How can your organization benefit from these efforts?
Join us to discuss these questions and to explore the growing role that apprenticeship programs are playing in today’s labor market. Our one-day conference will bring together leaders from across the country to share approaches for enhancing this path to a stronger workforce.
During this conference, you will:
- Hear how apprenticeship models provide opportunities for employers to find and train the workforce they need
- Learn about how apprenticeship programs equip workers with the skills and experience they need to make them marketable in today’s workforce
- Gain actionable strategies for developing, scaling and sustaining apprenticeship programs that address businesses’ requirements
Finally, you will leave the conference with practical tools, valuable connections and renewed inspiration for building apprenticeships that bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, fostering pathways to economic prosperity for individuals while meeting the evolving demands of regional economies.
Who might benefit from attending?
Employers and Business Leaders | Workforce Development Boards |
Economic Development Organizations | Educational Institutions |
Vocational and Technical Training Institutions | Funders | Workforce Intermediaries
Questions? Contact the Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.
The opinions and statements expressed are those of the speakers and are intended only for informational purposes. They do not reflect official positions of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
When:
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. CT
Location:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza
Broadway and Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63102 (map it)
Registration Deadline:
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026