The meeting will feature a panel discussing how to attract new talent with a focus on today’s youth and what they are looking for in an employer. Come to the meeting to learn tips on how to stand out in a world of white noise to recruit the skilled workers graduating from high school, OTC, and MSU.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Networking 11:15 a.m. | Lunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. | Program 11:45 a.m.
$20 per person
The Diamond Room at The Knights of Columbus
How to Attract Interns & Upcoming Graduates
Toolbox Talk: Missouri Employers Mutual
Sponsor: Pac-Van
Dr. Richard Gebken, Missouri State University
Dr. Richard Gebken is an Associate Professor and the Construction Program Coordinator at Missouri State University. He currently holds the McBride & Son Homes Professorship and is the faculty advisor to multiple construction management student organizations. During his 12 years at MSU, he has taught numerous courses including construction contracts, electrical systems, and project management. Dr. Gebken received his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and his master’s and bachelors’ degrees from Virginia Tech. His research interests include effective dispute resolution in the construction industry, innovative construction contracting practices, and mobile computing technology for construction field management.
Justin Frese, Ozarks Technical Community College
Justin Frese works directly with students as an instructor in the Construction Technology Department at OTC. Starting as an adjunct instructor in 2011, he has been a full-time faculty member for almost three years. Justin graduated from Fair Grove High School in 2000. He was deployed to Iraq 2003-2004, and returned home and started to make a living “swinging a hammer” for Renaissance Builders, a small remodel and repair construction company in Springfield. Justin continued to work for Renaissance Builders while he attended MSU. He graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Education, the modern equivalent of an industrial arts degree AKA shop teacher.
Amber Manning, Ozark High School
Amber Manning is the Ozark High School Senior Class Counselor. She has been in this position for the past 5 years. Prior to coming to Ozark High School, she was the HS Counselor/A+ Director for Sparta High School and a former HS Social Sciences instructor. Mrs. Manning has over 17 years’ experience in the field of education. On a daily basis, she works with advising and helping students regarding their postsecondary placement options. She graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelors’ degree in Public Administration, a Masters of Art in Teaching, and a Master’s of Science in the field of Secondary Counseling. Mrs. Manning has recently completed several trainings about the developing workforce including High Schools That Work and the National Career Readiness Network. She also actively works with the District’s CTE Coordinator to track and analyze data for Ozark HS’s CTE/TSA/IRC programs as well as the Ozark District’s initiative titled, “Diploma &”. “Diploma &” is a recognition program for HS students who have worked to take a “step forward” regarding their planning for college and career placement.
