Connect with Top Employers at the Rolla Regional Fall Hiring Event

Join Us May 6 for Exciting Career Opportunities

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.

05.06.26 – 10am-2pm
National Guard Armory
201 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla

Connect with Top Employers at the Rolla Regional Hiring Event

Join Us May 6 for Exciting Career Opportunities

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.

05.06.26 – 10am-2pm
National Guard Armory
201 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla

A Glimpse of Last Year's Success

Highlights from Previous Hiring Events

Pre-Register for the Event

Join Us at the Rolla Regional Fall Hiring Event

We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Rolla Regional Hiring Event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.

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

Featured Employers:

AAFES

Aurora Health and Rehab

Brewer Science

Cedar Pointe Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Central Bank

 

Compass Health

Dept. of Corrections

Firefly Services

Future Care, Inc.

Hartmann Pack and Perform

IHG Army Hotels

Missouri Department of Social Services

Missouri S & T

Missouri Veterans Commission

Missouri Veterans Home

Missouri Office of Administration

Maries County Bank

MOCA Head Start

MoDot

Penmac Staffing

Phelps County Bank

Phelps Health

Phelps Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

Quaker Windows

Rolla Police Department

Rolla Public Schools

Rolla Public Schools Transportation

Rolla Public Works/Parks/Airport

Royal Oak

Scribe America

Sevita Health

Silverstone Place

Stonebridge Owensville

TSAY

U.S. Air Force & Space Force Recruiter

U.S. Army Recruiter

U.S. Marines Recruiter

U.S. Navy Recruiter

Versa-Tags, Inc.

Vocational Rehab

Walmart – Rolla

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!

About the Rolla Job Center

The Rolla Job Center offers a variety of services to the public, including job search assistance, resume building, training services, and more. 

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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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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.

Why Workforce Development Is Never Finished

Every September, the workforce development field pauses to celebrate itself — and rightfully so. But this year, rather than looking back, we want to look forward. Because the truth is, this work is never finished.

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