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...
The Central Workforce Development Region recently assisted in the Royal Canin hiring event to help employees affected by the upcoming closure of their factory in Rolla. The event featured 16 different employers who were onsite to do one-on-one interviews. Roger...
Scott Sloan, Rolla Job Center Supervisor, was recently named Department of HIgher Education & Workforce Development (DHEWD) Employee of the Month in recognition of his outstanding dedication to workforce development. Jennifer Taylor, Regional Manager/JVSG...
Last week, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) released an updated strategic plan aimed at providing pathways and reducing barriers to educational attainment and workforce participation. The 2025 Strategic Plan is...
Missouri’s job market experienced a shift in January 2025, with nonfarm payroll employment declining and the unemployment rate seeing a slight increase. Below, we break down the latest employment trends, industry shifts, and labor force statistics to provide a clearer...
