Welcome to our new Central Region website! We’re glad you’re here. We’ve worked hard to create a user-friendly website that everyone will love, whether you’re seeking a new career pathway, an employer wanting to learn more about our services, or a Central Workforce Development Board member wanting to find the next meeting date. You’ll find something for everyone at the new Central Workforce Development Region website.
About The Central Region
Our goal at the Central Workforce Development Region is to strengthen communities through workforce development efforts. The Central Workforce Development Region encompasses 19 counties throughout mid-Missouri, including Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington. You can learn more about us here.
The work done to assist the communities of mid-Missouri is a collective effort of the Central Ozarks Private Industry Council (COPIC), the Office of Workforce Development, and the Central Workforce Development Board, along with numerous community partners. Services are provided through three comprehensive Job Centers, four satellite locations and an administrative office.
Information for Job Seekers
There are a lot of opportunities out there and we want to help you find the right one! Whether seeking assistance with creating a top-notch resume to wow employers or doing more research to find the best career pathway, the Central Region has a multitude of services to meet your needs, both in-person and virtually.
As of March 2020, all of our services are currently virtual due to COVID-19. Here is a brief overview of some of the services offered:
- Getting Hired – There are a lot of opportunities out there and we want to help you find the right one! The Central Workforce Development Region offers free comprehensive employment services through our Job Centers, helping you prepare for, locate, and obtain jobs and careers that suit your strengths and goals.
- Job Skills & Occupational Development – Life is about more than just finding a job. We want you to find a career. Our Job Centers offer a variety of services to assist you with getting on the right career pathway, including interest and skill assessments, as well as job training.
- Work-Based Learning – Want hands-on experience as you decide what career you want to pursue? Through on-the-job training, work experiences, and apprenticeships, Central Missouri Job Center staff are ready to help set you up for success today!
- Workshops – Need assistance building a resume? Want to learn how to build your credit score back up? Need to know what to wear to a job interview? Want to gain a better understanding of Microsoft Word? We have a variety of virtual workshops available.
Information for Employers
Finding your next great team member is important and we at the Central Region want to help you do just that. Here is a brief overview of some of the services offered:
- Finding Talent – Central Region Job Centers are dedicated to help employers find team members who have what you’re looking for. When people are missing work-ready skills and knowledge, we help them develop into an employee who becomes the next great match for your business. We are ready to assist with posting jobs and recruiting job seekers through jobs.mo.gov, with quick availability to complete statewide and local customer service.
- Employer Retention – Employee turnover is costly and we want to help you avoid that. Through our various programs, including our Incumbent Worker Training Program, we want to help you overcome that barrier.
- Hiring Incentives – From tax credits to free bonding services, there are plenty of available resources to take advantage of today when it comes to adding to your workforce.
- Training & Education – Find a suitable training or educational program for employee career development, as well as information on training providers and schools. Searching is made easy at jobs.mo.gov.
- Labor Market Information – The Central Region is comprised of 19 counties. As well as being where the state capital of Jefferson City is located, the region also includes the cities of Columbia and Rolla, which are both home to University of Missouri campuses. Some of the largest employers in the area are health care providers including: Boone Hospital, Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Capitol Region Medical Center and the Fulton State Hospital.
- Employer Resources – Whether you needed assistance with Equal Opportunity information, human resource questions, or how to assist your employees through the layoff process, we have provided a variety of resources to answer your questions.
- Veterans’ Services – Whether providing service through career transition assistance or our Show Me Heroes On-the-Job Training, we are excited to work with employers and veterans to create the perfect career match.
There’s so much more, but we can’t possibly share it all in this one post, so feel free to take some time and look around. Don’t forget to come back often, as we’ll be adding new features often, including virtual workshops.
Thanks for stopping by!