Missouri’s May 2026 labor market data reflects continued stability. The state added jobs across multiple sectors, the unemployment rate held steady, and Missouri maintained its long-standing edge over national workforce benchmarks. Here’s what the numbers...
When Meghan Zahnter walked into the Central Region Job Center in December 2023, she was juggling two part-time jobs, one as a CNA and another as a waitress. She had her sights set on something bigger: nursing school. The following month, Meghan began the Associate...
You did it. You landed the job. The resume, the interviews, the follow-up emails — all of it paid off. Now comes the part nobody really prepares you for. Getting the job is only half the battle. What you do in those first 90 days is where your real reputation gets...
Missouri’s education and workforce systems are preparing for big changes, and state leaders came together in mid-Missouri this June to plan for what’s ahead. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), which guides the work of the Missouri...
When Donald Jones arrived at the Columbia Job Center in January 2026, he was carrying more than a resume. A justice-involved veteran rebuilding his life while staying at Welcome Home, a shelter serving veterans in Columbia, Donald was relying on public transportation...
