JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week, Missouri’s chief executive continued promoting workforce development while he traveled the state, spoke to different groups, and praised the General Assembly for working administration priorities.
Gov. Mike Parson kicked off the week recognized the start of the Lunar New Year with a celebration. Parson, along with the help of local students, hung a tradition Duì Lián, or couplet, on the Governor’s Office doors in the Capitol.
A traditional Duì Lián, or couplet, was hung around the Governor’s Office doors. Governor Parson & @LtGovMikeKehoe participated in hanging the final red square containing the Fú character, meaning good fortune or happiness. #MoLunarNewYear pic.twitter.com/eZYZkF8n4d
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 5, 2019
Following a roundtable discussion on workforce development on Thursday, Parson held a press conference where he commended the legislatures work on the Fast Track grant program while touting the scholarships advantages.
“I am pleased to see the Legislature swiftly take up and hear one of our administration’s top workforce development priorities,” Parson said. “Fast Track will benefit thousands of Missourians across this state, and I applaud Senator Romine and Representative Swan for their leadership in making sure our workforce is prepared for the demands of the future.”
Several business and education leaders met with us today in support of both bills. Thanks @ranken @statetechmo @wgu @MACC1927 @sfccmo @NWMOSTATE @MoHigherEd @MoEcoDevo @STLRegChamber @kcchamber and @MissouriChamber for focusing on Missouri’s workforce needs of the future! pic.twitter.com/7FZps7lw1i
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 7, 2019
Business leaders and state leaders from the southern portion of the state met with Parson for a workforce development roundtable in Springfield.
Today, we are at @smcpackaging in Springfield for a roundtable with Speaker @elijahhaahr, @MoHigherEd, and leaders in the business & education sectors, talking through the Fast Track legislation. This program is a way to “skill-up” our workforce and move #MissouriForward. pic.twitter.com/T3dWibEcsY
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 8, 2019
On Wednesday, Parson participated in the Missouri Arts Awards 2019 ceremony. Throughout the week, he spoke to a variety of groups, including the Missouri Electric Cooperatives, the Missouri Prosecutors, the Greater Maryville Chamber, and Missouri Right to Life.
Great to speak to @MoElectricCoops about our administration’s top priorities — workforce development & infrastructure. Two issues that impact Missouri’s 47 electric co-ops day-to-day and will move #MissouriForward. pic.twitter.com/7kKo8wNRgV
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 5, 2019
The @MoProsecutors stopped by to talk about shared goals. As a former sheriff and law enforcement officer for +22 years, I understand how important treatment programs and re-entry programs are for our prosecutors. pic.twitter.com/sxMXuwYGYm
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 5, 2019
He also got to see his grandson play a basketball game.
Proud grandpa moment last night. I got to help coach my grandson’s basketball game at @SpartaR3Schools homecoming. Go Trojans!
Video from @kytv. pic.twitter.com/xBqjjqO0Ti
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 6, 2019
Great to be at @SpartaR3Schools’ homecoming game spending some time with the grandkids! Congratulations Trojans! pic.twitter.com/xrRFa57sWj
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) February 6, 2019
Alisha Shurr was a reporter for The Missouri Times and The Missouri Times Magazine. She joined The Missouri Times in January 2018 after working as a copy editor for her hometown newspaper in Southern Oregon. Alisha is a graduate of Kansas State University.
