2025 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: EDUCATION

And Workforce Development

Adhering to decades of tradition, the Chamber’s Regional Leadership Conference, presented by Republic Services, will return April 27- 29, 2025. Hosted at Sun Valley Resort with a beautiful backdrop of Dollar and Bald Mountain, attendees have the a unique opportunity to step away from their daily lives to concentrate on exploring key issues alongside business and community leaders, educators, non-profits, and elected officials.

This year’s sessions will feature keynotes and panel discussions about the critical intersection of education and industry in building a resilient, sustainable workforce in Idaho. Experts and policymakers will share perspectives on:

• Idaho’s evolving K-12 education

• How our public schools prep graduates for success

• Strategic industry-education partnerships

• Workforce readiness

• Innovative collaborations between businesses and educational institutions

• The role of apprenticeship programs

Fostering talent development

Barriers to workforce growth such as housing, transportation, and childcare

With decision makers attending, a dynamic agenda, networking, and insights, this is an essential opportunity to collaborate on solutions to shape education, build a stronger workforce and influence Idaho’s economic growth

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