Leaders from business, education, government and community organizations are expected October 10 to attend the River Valley Workforce Summit, an in-person event of collaboration and innovation.

The summit, which will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sallisaw Middle School, will provide attendees with:

• Insightful discussions on workforce challenges and opportunities • Interactive workshops designed to spark new ideas and actionable strategies

• Networking opportunities with industry leaders, educators and community professionals Organizers say that among those who should attend are

• Educators looking to build stronger connections with industry

• Employers seeking talent and partnerships with scåçhools or training programs

• Municipalities and quasi-governmental agencies interested in economic and workforce development initiatives To register for the summit, visit www. eventleaf.com/e/River-ValleyWorkforceDevelopmentSummit In addition to the summit, there will be a career fair open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. in the same building. This is expected to be a great opportunity for organizations with employment needs to connect with local job seekers.

To register for the career fair, visit https:// forms.gle/V52nLisy-AVce6Lnu5 Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations wanting to support this regional event. Email Stephanie Qualls at snqualls@carlalbert.edu.