Katie Carpenter is a shining example of how early work experiences can transform a student’s future. A full-time high school student at John F. Hodge High School in St. James, Katie juggles an impressive schedule. She participates in band and marching band, Tri-M...
In April 2025, Missouri’s labor market experienced a modest decline, with nonfarm payroll employment decreasing by 6,600 jobs compared to March. According to the latest data from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, the seasonally...
Graduation season is in full swing. Across Missouri, proud families are cheering, tassels are turning, and new graduates are A new Registered Youth Apprenticeship program is taking shape in Callaway County, bringing together schools, community partners, and local...
Graduation season is in full swing. Across Missouri, proud families are cheering, tassels are turning, and new graduates are stepping into the world with diplomas in hand and dreams on the horizon. But once the caps are tossed, many young adults are left wondering...
When Staff Sergeant (SSG) Taylor Cortez first walked into the Central Region Job Center Satellite location in Fort Leonard Wood on January 7, 2025, she brought with her a strong military resume, a clear career goal, and an eagerness to start a new chapter in civilian...
