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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><img align="right" alt="" height="88" src="/webfiles/Images/Conflux.png" width="200" /><strong><span style="color:#418fde"><u>WHEN + WHERE</u></span><br /> Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 <span style="color:#0072ce">|</span>&nbsp;7:30 AM &ndash; 1:00 PM</strong></p>  <p><strong>Conflux Co-Learning&nbsp;<span style="color:#0072ce">|&nbsp;</span></strong>8221 Minnesota Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63111</p>  <p></p>  <p><span style="color:#418fde"><strong><u>ABOUT THE PROGRAM</u></strong></span><br /> <strong>The Workforce Challenge Is Real</strong><br /> Manufacturing is facing one of the most significant workforce challenges in generations &mdash; an aging labor force, difficulty attracting younger talent, increased competition for skilled workers, and a rapidly shifting regulatory environment.</p>  <p>This summit is built to deliver practical, real-world solutions you can take back to your organization.</p>  <p><span style="color:#f9831e"><strong>Keynote: Understanding the New Labor Landscape</strong></span><br /> We&rsquo;re honored to welcome <strong><a href="http://www.fordharrison.com/CoreyFranklin">Corey Franklin</a></strong>, Office Managing Partner at FordHarrison in St. Louis, as keynote speaker. Corey will break down how new federal labor policies are expected to impact manufacturers &mdash; from hiring and HR to compliance, benefits, and union activity &mdash; and what leaders should be thinking about now.</p>  <p><strong>Real Conversations. Real Solutions.</strong><br /> In addition to the keynote, the summit features:</p>  <ul> 	<li><strong>Gen Z Workforce Panel.&nbsp;</strong>Hear directly from the next generation of talent. This panel is made up entirely of Gen Z professionals sharing &mdash; in their own words &mdash; what they&rsquo;re looking for in manufacturing careers, leadership, culture, and opportunity.</li> 	<li><strong>Industry &amp; Education Leaders.&nbsp;</strong>Manufacturers, HR professionals, educators, and workforce development leaders will share what&rsquo;s actually working when it comes to building talent pipelines and strengthening workplace culture.</li> 	<li><strong>Intentional Networking.&nbsp;</strong>Connect with shop owners, operators, HR leaders, educators, policymakers &mdash; and students preparing to enter the workforce &mdash; all shaping the future of manufacturing in our region.</li> </ul>  <p><em><strong>Breakfast and lunch are included.</strong></em></p>  <p><span style="color:#418fde"><u><strong>TICKETS</strong></u></span><br /> <strong>$161.90&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;Service Providers<br /> <strong>$81.88&nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp;Education<br /> <strong>$81.88&nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp;Government<br /> <strong>$81.88&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;Manufacturer<br /> <strong>Free&nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Students</p>  <p><span style="color:#418fde"><u><strong>REGISTRATION</strong></u></span><br /> To learn more about this event, <a href="https://confluxcolearning.org/2026workforcesummit/"><strong>click here</strong></a>. To register for this event, click the <strong>&quot;REGISTER HERE&quot;</strong> button.</p> 
SUMMARY:Conflux 2026 Workforce Development Summit - St. Louis, MO
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