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...
Missouri’s job market continued to add positions in September 2025, signaling steady momentum for job seekers and employers across the state. According to the latest Missouri Monthly Jobs Report from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center...
The Columbia Job Center welcomed seven students from JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) on Wednesday, December 10, for a hands-on career exploration workshop focused on helping students prepare for life after high school. JAG is a national, state-based program...
The Columbia Job Center will host the Missouri Department of Corrections for a hiring event on Monday, December 15. Job seekers will have the chance to sit down for open interviews and learn more about full-time opportunities at the Boonville facility. These jobs...
