Boeing Co. executive Rick Stephens said schools and parents need to do a better job preparing youngsters for the workforce.

Stephens was the keynote speaker at Thursday's McHenry County Economic Development Corp.'s Annual Dinner in Crystal Lake.

Stephens is senior vice president, human resources and administration for The Boeing Co. and a member of the Boeing Executive Council. The 32-year Boeing veteran oversees all leadership development, training, employee relations, corporate citizenship and diversity initiatives.