The Central Workforce Development Region is proud to welcome Lisa Buchanan, Vice President of Workforce Development at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, as the newest member of the Central Workforce Development Board. Lisa brings over 18 years of leadership experience...
Missouri’s job market remained strong in June 2025, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing by 7,900 jobs, according to the latest data from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The statewide unemployment rate held steady at 4...
In the heart of Laclede County, Missouri, two young men found a shared path that would lead them into meaningful careers with life-changing results. Austin Rogers and Drew Rogers, first cousins and graduates of Stoutland High School, both completed CDL training at...
Drew Rogers, a recent graduate of Stoutland High School in Laclede County, knew he wanted more than just a job—he wanted a stable career with room to grow. After graduation in May 2024, he found exactly that through Clement Truck Driving Academy in Lebanon. ...
When Austin Rogers graduated from Stoutland High School in Laclede County, Missouri, in May 2024, he wasn’t just thinking about the moment—he was thinking about the future. Like many young adults, Austin wanted a stable, good-paying job that could grow with him....
