Tony Fuhrmann
Director, Madison County Employment and Training
Tony Fuhrmann has served as Director of Employment and Training for Madison County since August of 2017. Prior to joining Madison County he served as Chief Financial Officer for the Bureau of Property Management, Central Management Services, state of Illinois for 2 years. Previously he was employed with the Department of Human Services at the state level for 17 years. He worked for Anheuser Busch in the Logistics Department for 10 years. He holds a Master of Marketing Research Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Currently he is serving as a City Councilperson for the city of Collinsville, IL.
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Track B - Innovating Economic Opportunity: Creating Smarter Pathways for Upward Mobility & Growth (Panel)
3rd FloorWorkforce innovation isn’t just about the future—it’s about creating smarter, more inclusive pathways to opportunity today. This panel will explore cutting-edge workforce development models that bridge the gap between blue-collar trades and high-tech industries, ensuring individuals at all skill levels have access to sustainable, upwardly mobile careers. From apprenticeship programs and industry-led training to AI-driven talent matching and skills-based hiring, learn how businesses, educators, and policymakers are rethinking workforce development to drive economic mobility and long-term growth.