Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

04.15.26

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.

Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia

Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

04.15.26

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.

Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia

Highlights from Previous Hiring Events

Pre-Register for the Event

Join Us at the Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.

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

Featured Employers:

MU Campus Facilities

U. S. Army

Boone Co. Government

Boone Co. Sheriff’s Office

Boone Co. Joint Communication

Dept. of Corrections – Boonville

All-In One Irregation System, Inc

DS Bus Lines formerly STA

Woodhaven

CrossMark

Compass Health Network

Boone Supported Living, LLC

Walmart

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About the Columbia Job Center

The Columbia 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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