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Empowering Your Career Journey

Job Center Services

Unlock your potential with our comprehensive job center services, designed to guide you towards a fulfilling career.

Our Mission to Empower Job Seekers

The Central Workforce Development Region is dedicated to strengthening communities through workforce development efforts. Our mission is to assist job seekers in finding the right career path by providing free services that include skills assessments, job training, and career counseling. With locations across 19 counties in mid-Missouri, we are committed to enhancing the regional economy by connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities.

Comprehensive Job Seeker Services

Job Search Assistance

Our experts provide personalized guidance and resources to help you identify and pursue job opportunities that align with your skills and career aspirations.

Computers/Resource Center

Our Computers/Resource Center provides job seekers with free access to computers, internet, and essential tools for job searching, resume building, and career development.

UI Assistance

UI Assistance helps individuals navigate the unemployment insurance (UI) process by providing guidance on eligibility, applications, and claim management.

Career Exploration

Discover career paths that align with your skills, interests, and goals.

Resume Crafting Support

Receive professional assistance to create a standout resume that effectively highlights your strengths and experiences to potential employers.

Interview Preparation

Gain confidence for your interviews with our mock sessions and tailored feedback, ensuring you make a lasting impression on employers.

Workshops

Our workshops provide hands-on learning opportunities to help individuals build essential career and job-readiness skills. Covering topics like resume writing, interview techniques, financial literacy, and professional development, these sessions equip participants with the tools needed for success in today’s workforce.

Skills Assessments

Talify Missouri

Talify Missouri is an innovative assessment tool that evaluates your skills and interests, helping you align with potential career opportunities that suit your profile.

ACT WorkKeys

ACT WorkKeys provides a comprehensive evaluation of your workplace skills, ensuring you are matched with employers seeking your unique talents.

Career Matching

Our assessments facilitate a personalized career matching process, guiding you towards roles that fit your skills and aspirations.

Veterans' Career & Employment Services

Job Placement Support

Our dedicated team assists veterans in finding suitable civilian employment, offering job placement services tailored to their skills and experiences.

Training Programs

We provide specialized training programs to help veterans transition smoothly into civilian careers, enhancing their employability and career prospects.

Career Counseling

Receive personalized career counseling to navigate the transition from military to civilian life, ensuring a successful career path.

Take the Next Step in Your Career Journey

Ready to advance your career? Visit one of our Job Centers today to explore a wide range of services designed to help you succeed. Whether you’re looking to refine your resume, prepare for interviews, or find job opportunities that align with your skills, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. Discover how our resources can empower your job search and lead you to a fulfilling career.

Central Region News

Missouri Sees Slight Job Loss and Unemployment Uptick in April 2025

Missouri lost 6,600 jobs in April 2025, with unemployment ticking up to 3.9%. See what’s driving the changes across industries.

Building the Future of Early Childhood Education in Callaway County

A new youth apprenticeship program in Callaway County is training high school students for early education careers through hands-on experience and community support.

Supporting the Class of 2025 Into the Workforce

Discover how Missouri Job Centers help new graduates transition from school to career—featuring Dylan Green’s journey from student to master welder.

From Army MP to Federal Detective: Taylor Cortez’s Civilian Career Takeoff

Army veteran Taylor Cortez transitions from military police to federal detective with JVSG support and a clear career goal in forensics.

Honoring Wayne Houtman for a Dedicated Career of Service in the Central Region 

After 17 years of service, Wayne Houtman retires from DHEWD, leaving a lasting impact on Veterans and workforce development in Missouri.

MDHEWD Launches Free Courses to Help Missourians Find and Prepare for Jobs, Build Personal Finance Skills

Free Coursera courses from MDHEWD help Missourians build job readiness and financial skills with flexible, self-paced learning.

Madison Knierim Becomes an LPN with Help from the Good Jobs Challenge Grant

Discover how Madison Knierim became an LPN with support from Missouri’s Good Jobs Challenge Grant and achieved her nursing career goals.

MDHEWD Highlights Free Resources for Students and Job Seekers in Honor of Financial Literacy Month

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with MDHEWD’s free tools to help Missourians budget, plan, and succeed in education and career goals.

Missouri Employment Update: February 2025 Job Growth and Trends

Discover Missouri’s robust job growth in February 2025, with a stable unemployment rate of 3.7% and sector-specific trends.

Second Chances, Stronger Futures: The Importance of Second Chance Month

Second Chance Month highlights the impact of workforce professionals in supporting justice-involved individuals and promoting second-chance hiring.

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.

Contact Us

1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

(573) 426-6030

sundijo@cwdregion.com

In accordance with 29 CFR 38.9 (g)(3), Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals will receive language assistance in all communications of vital information.

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