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
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.
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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.
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.