From Student to Nurse: Namisha White’s Career Path Nursing is one of Missouri’s most in-demand careers, but for many job seekers, the cost of training can be a major barrier. Namisha White’s story shows how access to education and financial support can make a lasting...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) celebrated the graduation of 21 students from the Missouri Security Operations Center (MOSOC) Training Program during three ceremonies held in Columbia, Lee’s Summit, and South St. Louis on...
Missouri’s labor market continued to show stability in November 2025, with job growth across key industries and an unemployment rate that remains below the national average. The latest Missouri Jobs Report offers an important snapshot of where the state’s workforce...
The start of a new year often brings reflection—and pressure. Many people feel the need to have clear answers about their career or workforce plans right away. But January doesn’t have to be about rushing decisions. It can be about slowing down, gaining clarity, and...
Alice Whalen, Director of Adult Education and Literacy at East Central College (ECC) and a member of the Central Workforce Development Board, is leading one of Missouri’s top-performing adult education programs. Under Whalen’s leadership, ECC’s Adult Education and...
