Taking Your Company to the Next Level

Find Your Next Great Team Member

Available at NO cost to you, we offer a variety of employer services, including job matching, consulting, work opportunity tax credits, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, transition assistance, and more.

Post Your Jobs – Jobs.Mo.Gov Online

List your job openings on jobs.mo.gov to reach thousands of job seekers in Central Missouri, statewide and even in neighboring states. Easy to use choices allow you to target job seekers through the criteria you select. You can enter the information for the job order yourself, or we can assist you. All of your data remains secure.

SELF-ASSISTED JOB POSTINGS

To post a job order yourself, create an account at jobs.mo.gov, and access the Employer section. Managing the job order yourself gives you access to search resumes in jobs.mo.gov for candidates who may not have yet responded to your job listing.

STAFF-ASSISTED JOB POSTINGS

Posting a job with assistance from staff is just a phone call away at your local Missouri Job Center. Click here to find a Job Center near you.

Hiring Events

Join with us to sponsor a hiring event at the Job Center specifically for your company or partner with other organizations. Contact the Central Region Workforce Development Board for more information.

These events are a prime opportunity for businesses to meet and connect with skilled candidates ready to dive into new roles. It’s your chance to showcase your company and discover fresh talent in a lively, engaging environment. Whether you’re expanding your team or filling a crucial position, our hiring events are the perfect spot to find motivated professionals eager to make an impact.

Labor Market Information

Complete labor market information is available for employers utilizing their Employer account on jobs.mo.gov. Market trends, projections, and other information is available by completing searches on the criteria that matters to you.

Veterans’ Career & Employment Services

Join with us to sponsor a hiring event at the Job Center specifically for your company or partner with other organizations. Contact the Central Region Workforce Development Board for more information.

MO Heros On-the-Job Training

Mo Heros reimburses 50% of the wages of workers for up to 6 months of OJT. Available to  service members who are not honorably discharged and are within 5 years of their discharge date OR spouses of currently deployed or recently discharged eligible service members.

Career Skills

The Missouri Job Center partners with Fort Leonard Wood to place transitioning Active Duty service members into 4-5 month-long Internships with a civilian organization. Placements can be performed region-wide and are conducted with the approval of the service member’s chain of command.

Veteran Referrals

We’re proud to support our veterans through dedicated Veterans’ Services. We offer businesses the unique opportunity to tap into the exceptional talents of veterans, including those who are disabled. Our referral program connects you directly with skilled veterans ready to bring their discipline, leadership, and resilience into the workplace

Career Readiness & Testing

We offer a variety of nationally-certified and other skills assessments to help you gauge job candidates. Topics include: basic skills, interests, and soft skills.

ACT WORKKEYS – NCRC TESTING

The ACT WorkKeys© test for the National Career Readiness Certificate© provides the needed assessment of potential employees’ basic Math, Reading, and Graphic Literacy skills, so necessary to tasks in the majority of occupations. Individual reports can be a part of the applicant package provided to employers.

TALIFY

Employers spend thousands of dollars trying to find job seekers; job seekers spend hours trying to find employers, and yet very few are completely happy with the results.

Talify Missouri can help employers find candidates that are the perfect fit for their organization by providing  the ability to search candidate profiles that highlight experience, educational achievements, job specific skills and behavioral strengths.  These unique candidate profiles allow an employer to fill openings based on personality fit, soft skills, as well as individual competencies. 

Register at jobs.mo.gov to access Talify Missouri and find your next great employee.

ONET INTEREST PROFILER

The ONET Interest Profiler is an essential resource for identifying potential candidates whose interests align closely with the roles within your organization. This tool, based on data from the US Department of Labor’s ONET Online, assists in understanding the diverse interests of job seekers, ensuring a fit that benefits both the employee and employer.

By integrating the O*NET Interest Profiler into your recruitment process, you can streamline the identification of suitable candidates, optimize your training resources, and ultimately enhance job satisfaction and productivity in your workforce. Employ the Profiler to discover candidates who are not only qualified but passionate about their roles, driving success and innovation in your company.

WORK READINESS WORKSHOPS

Work Readiness workshops are available and can be customized for employers’ needs. Make sure applicants understand employer expectations and other soft skills as a part of the hiring process.

APPLICANT SCREENING

Let us be your front-line access to job applications for your business or organization. Our Job Centers help review the applications with job seekers, and if desired, can include resumes, and pre-employment assessments and training services to make sure they meet your hiring requirements before forwarding the applications to you. 

Other Resources

Rapid Response

Managing layoffs is challenging, but our support team can help. We assist with legal obligations, provide employment-related information, connect employees with job openings, and offer guidance to maintain productivity during transitions.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits

Earn up to $9,600 in tax credits per eligible worker. There is no limit to the number of qualifying new hires or the total amount of credits distributed.

Learn more here…

Federal Bonding

Uncertain about hiring a team member with limited work history or other risks? Federal Bonding can provide coverage for employees to guarantee personal integrity in the workplace.

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Shared Work

Explore our Shared Work program, designed to assist employers in retaining their workforce during downturns by reducing hours rather than resorting to layoffs. Through this initiative, employees can receive partial unemployment benefits to compensate for reduced wages, ensuring that your skilled staff remains both employed and financially supported.

Training Services

Our Central Region training and funding services help businesses develop a skilled workforce through incumbent multiple programs. We provide information on training programs, providers, and schools, as well as resources like tax credits and free bonding services. Partner with us to enhance your workforce and drive your business forward.

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Get Involved with Workforce Development

Discover how the Central Workforce Development Region can assist you in achieving your career goals. Our services span 19 counties in mid-Missouri, offering support for job seekers and employers. Connect with us today to explore the opportunities available to you.

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.

Central Region News

Walk-In-Wednesdays Brings 57 Job Seekers and 9 Employers Together in Columbia for April Hiring Event

The Columbia Job Center hosted its April Walk-In-Wednesdays hiring event, connecting 57 job seekers with 9 local employers for on-the-spot interviews and real hiring conversations in Columbia, Missouri.

Veteran and Spouse Hiring Fair Connects 42 Job Seekers with Missouri Employers

The Columbia Job Center and Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital hosted a Veteran and Spouse Hiring Fair on April 21, 2026, connecting 42 job seekers — including 32 veterans — with regional employers in Columbia, Missouri.

Pulaski County Maintains Work Ready Community Status

Pulaski County Clerk Dave Ernst accepted the award on behalf of the county, presented by COPIC Executive Director Trish Rogers, recognizing maintained Certified Work Ready Community status for Program Year 2025.

Episode 81: Why Your Emotions Are Blocking Your Job Search Success

Your resume might not be the problem. In Episode 81 of The Workforce Link Podcast, we break down how anxiety and self-doubt quietly sabotage your job search and what you can do about it.

Missouri Workforce Update: February 2026 Jobs Data Shows Shifts Across Industries

Missouri lost 8,600 jobs in February 2026, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.9 percent, reflecting shifts across key industries.

Lebanon Job Center Supports Student Interviews at Lebanon High School

Lebanon Job Center staff worked with 45 Lebanon High School seniors on April 9 and 10, providing mock interviews and real-world guidance to help students prepare for employment and future career opportunities.

Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event Returns April 15 in Columbia

The Columbia Job Center will host Walk-In-Wednesdays on April 15, bringing 13 employers and job seekers together for on-the-spot interviews and local hiring opportunities.

Students Explore Career and Volunteer Opportunities at Wonderland Camp

Youth participants recently joined Paula Pogue of the Central Workforce Development Region for a guided tour and information session at Wonderland Camp near Rocky Mount, Missouri — one of mid-Missouri’s most unique nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities for more than 50 years.

How a WIOA Youth Program Helped One Missourian Launch a Law Enforcement Career

Austin Harris was working at Walmart and ready for something more. With support from Central Missouri workforce staff and funding through WIOA, he completed law enforcement training at the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Academy — and found a career he loves.

Walk-In-Wednesdays Launch Strong in Columbia with 63 Job Seekers and 13 Employers

The Columbia Job Center kicked off Walk-In-Wednesdays with 63 job seekers and 13 employers, showing strong demand for in-person hiring events.

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