On Friday, May 29, the Central Workforce Development Region and Missouri River Regional Library welcomed 94 job seekers and more than 20 employers to the Capital City Hiring Event in Jefferson City.
The event brought together employers from healthcare, manufacturing, government, banking, retail, transportation, and other industries, creating opportunities for job seekers to connect directly with hiring representatives and explore available career paths.
Throughout the afternoon, attendees met with employers, discussed open positions, learned about workforce resources, and built valuable connections that could lead to future employment opportunities.
Participating employers included Central Bank, Scholastic, C&S Employment Solutions, Walmart, Missouri Department of Corrections, nVent, Modern Litho, Missouri Department of Transportation, City of Jefferson City, City of Fulton, Toyota (Machens), Compass Health Network, Missouri Office of Administration, MU Health Care, Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division, Morris Packaging, and others.
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The event also helped build momentum for workforce services now available in Jefferson City. The Jefferson City Job Center is currently operating from its temporary location in Room 350C of the Truman Building. Job seekers and employers can connect with staff for employment services, workforce resources, hiring support, and information about training opportunities.
“Events like this show the power of partnership,” said Sundi Jo Graham, Communications Coordinator for the Central Workforce Development Region. “When employers, community organizations, workforce professionals, and job seekers come together in one place, amazing connections happen. We were thrilled to see so many people take advantage of the opportunity to meet face-to-face, explore career options, and learn more about the workforce services now available in the Jefferson City area.”
The temporary Jefferson City Job Center location is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 573.261.2911.
A permanent Job Center is currently in the works with plans to open later this year. For updates on that, visit cwdregion.com.
The Central Workforce Development Region extends its appreciation to every employer, partner, volunteer, and job seeker who helped make the event a success.
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