St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) Professional Development Workshop:

Skills Training + Employment = Opportunities for Successful Reentry

Identifying training & employment opportunities for justice involved individuals requires collaboration and thinking outside the box. Our community partners will share some examples of opportunities for assisting justice involved individuals to reach their employment goals. Come prepared to network and add to the conversation with your peers.

Agenda

8:00 am Registration

8:30 am Welcome:
-Donna A. King, STAR Co-Chair, Missouri Department of Corrections Regional Administrator

8:40 am White Paper Overview:
-Stefanie Moore, STAR Research Subcommittee Co-Chair

Presentation: Laughing Bear Bakery

9:00 am Panel Discussion I: Pathways to Construction Trades and Beyond
-Moderator: Jayson Watson, Beyond Jobs/Mission St. Louis Director

Panelists:
• MoKan St. Louis Construction Contractors Assistance Center
• U.S. Probation, Eastern District of Missouri

10:15 am Break (Professional Networking and Resource Sharing)

10:30 am Panel Discussion II: Pathways to Employment through Technology Training
-Moderator: Jayson Watson, Beyond Jobs/Mission St. Louis Director

Panelists:
• LaunchCode
• Veterans Court Technology Clinic

11:45 am Closing Remarks:
Les Johnson, ARCHS Vice President, STAR Co-Chair

Approved by: Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing Board Certificate (4 contact hours)