The Central Workforce Development Region is proud to welcome Kavita Grewal, Senior HR Business Partner at Veterans United Home Loans, as the newest member of the Central Workforce Development Board. Kavita brings a diverse background in higher education, health care,...
At just 16 years old, August “Auggie” Perry is already building a foundation for his future thanks to the support of the Central Region Youth Program and the opportunities provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Career Opportunity...
Missouri’s economy saw continued growth in July 2025 with an increase in jobs, though unemployment also edged slightly higher. According to the latest Missouri Monthly Jobs Report from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC), nonfarm payroll...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) recently received national recognition for helping Missourians get hired and advance their careers through skills assessments. During the ACT Summit in Nashville, MDHEWD was presented the...
This summer, the Columbia Job Center partnered with the Flourish Program to help under-resourced youth in Boone County gain valuable paid work experience. Flourish supports local youth by addressing critical needs—from housing and hygiene to educational expenses and...
