In July 2024, Madison Knierim walked into her nearest Central Region Job Center with a dream and a challenge. She was unemployed at the time, juggling the demands of nursing school at State Fair Community College’s Eldon Career Center, and uncertain how she’d afford...
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) joins other state agencies, financial institutions, and national organizations to help promote the importance of money management and planning as...
Missouri’s labor market exhibited robust growth in February 2025, with significant job additions across various sectors. The state’s nonfarm payroll employment rose by 12,500 jobs, maintaining the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 3.7 percent....
Each April, the U.S. recognizes Second Chance Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges justice-involved individuals face when reentering society. For those of us in workforce development, this is a crucial opportunity to emphasize dignity,...
Finding and retaining employees is a challenge for many industries, particularly those with nontraditional work schedules or specialized skill needs. In Lebanon, Missouri, where manufacturing has historically dominated the job market, workforce professionals have been...
