The Central Missouri Workforce Region Presents...

May 29, 2026

Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.

12pm-3pm
Missouri River Regional Library
214 Adams St., Jefferson City

 

The Central Missouri Workforce Region Presents...

May 29, 2026

Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.

12pm-3pm
Missouri River Regional Library
214 Adams St., Jefferson City

 

Featured Employers:

Central Bank

Scholastic

C&S Employment Solutions

Walmart #5477

Department of Corrections

nVent

Modern Litho

Missouri Department of Transportation

City of Jefferson City

City of Fulton

Toyota Dealership (Machens)

Compass Health Network

Missouri Office of Administration

MU Health Care

Missouri Department of Social Services – Youth

Missouri Department of Social Services

Family Support Division – Child Support

Morris Packaging

Highlights from Previous Hiring Events

Pre-Register for the Event

Join Us for the Capital City Hiring Event

We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Capital City Hiring event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.

Employers interested in participating can register by contacting Roger Brisley at roger.brisley@dhewd.mo.gov. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries!

Explore Job Seeker Services

At the Central Workforce Development Region, we are committed to strengthening communities through workforce development efforts. Explore the vast array of job seeker services we offer across 19 counties in mid-Missouri. From job preparation to securing employment, our services are designed to help you succeed. Click the button below to learn more about the opportunities available to you!

Central Region News

A Move, a Job Search, and a New Chapter in Social Work for Antoinette Agosto

After a resume review at the Columbia Job Center, Antoinette Agosto used JVSG services to land a full-time social worker role with Good Shepherd Hospice in under a month.

A Janitorial Job Was All Jillian Knew. A Preschool Classroom Showed Her What She Wanted

high school senior with only janitorial work behind her, Jillian Boyles used the WIOA In-School Youth program to test a career in childcare, and turned a paid Work Experience at Tiger Tots into a real job.

A GED Wasn’t in Her Past. A Classroom Full of Kids Is Now Her Future. (Hannah’s Success Story)

Ashley built a career as a Certified Medical Assistant, then decided to go further. With support from WIOA Adult, EDA, and Healthy Blue, she earned her nursing degree and RN license, and now earns nearly $12 more per hour.

Missouri Education Agencies Partner with Google to Provide Free AI Training

Missouri is partnering with Google to expand free access to AI training, Google Career Certificates and education tools for job seekers, students and educators across the state.

A Move, a Job Search, and a New Chapter in Social Work for Antoinette Agosto

When veteran Eddie Agosto walked into the Columbia Job Center looking for direction, he found more than a resume review. Through the Jobs for Veterans State Grant program, he landed a role that puts his social work background to meaningful use.

Missouri Jobs Report: July 2026 — Nearly 30,000 Jobs Added Year-Over-Year as Unemployment Falls to 3.6%

Missouri added 8,100 jobs in July 2026, unemployment fell to 3.6 percent, and year-over-year job growth reached nearly 30,000 positions. Here’s a breakdown of the latest labor market data and what it means for workers and employers across mid-Missouri.

What Students Can Teach Us About Showing Up

Every August, students walk into buildings they have never been in before and agree to spend months learning things they do not yet understand. What if the rest of us did the same? Here is what students can teach us about showing up.

A Certified Medical Assistant, Ashley Wanted More. Nursing School Delivered It

Ashley built a career as a Certified Medical Assistant, then decided to go further. With support from WIOA Adult, EDA, and Healthy Blue, she earned her nursing degree and RN license, and now earns nearly $12 more per hour.

Keeoctea Hightower Wanted a Fresh Start. The Central Region Job Center Helped Her Find One

Veteran Keeoctea Hightower came to the Columbia Job Center for resume help and career guidance. With support from Wagner-Peyser and JVSG services, she landed full-time employment at a VA hospital.

Central Region Joins Local Partners At Lebanon Summer Outreach Event

Free community resources came together at the Lebanon YMCA this summer, with the Central Workforce Development Region on hand to connect attendees with job seeker services.

Tune into the podcast

The Workforce Link Podcast with Sundi Jo Graham

The Workforce Link Podcast offers forward thinking conversations for the workforce, linking employers and job seekers to a brighter tomorrow. 

Hosted by Sundi Jo Graham from the Central Workforce Development Board, The Workforce Link covers job searching, resume and interview tips, leadership, personal development, and features interviews with industry leaders from the private and public sectors.

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