Training & Events

Please join us for the Regional Workforce Intelligence Network fourth quarterly meeting held virtually on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. RWIN members are invited to hear presentations and contribute to discussions on the region’s economy and labor market. RWIN Members will receive individual meeting invitations. An agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.

The Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor study is back for phase 2 with exciting updates, and we want your input! Join us at Kinship Cafe on Jan. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Training Description

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mid-America Regional Council
600 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105

Training Description

This training explores how early childhood educators serve as the starting point of ripples that reach far beyond the classroom. Using Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, we will dive into the ways classroom practices shape children's cognitive growth.

Three Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

The MGT 475 Crowd Management course will provide participants with tools and techniques for conducting crowd management and crowd control. Participants will engage in scenario-based activities designed to expand their ability to resolve risks related to crowd management and crowd control. The training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event. Those who successfully complete this course should be able to use this training to develop or improve crowd management and crowd control programs for any sport or special event.

ICS-400 is a two-day course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands on information presented in the ICS-100 through ICS-300 Intermediate ICS courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS-400 Advanced course.

Course Objectives

Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
Describe the circumstances in which an area command is established.
Describe the circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established

ICS-400 is a two-day course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands on information presented in the ICS-100 through ICS-300 Intermediate ICS courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS-400 Advanced course.

Course Objectives

Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
Describe the circumstances in which an area command is established.
Describe the circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established

An agenda may also be obtained by calling 816-474-4240 no more than seven days prior to a meeting date.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Training Description