Missouri’s labor market experienced some shifts in August 2025, with nonfarm payroll employment decreasing by 5,900 jobs compared to July. While the overall unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, changes in both private industry and government employment paint...
The Columbia Job Center hosted another successful Walk-In-Wednesdays hiring event on September 17, 2025, at the Columbia Public Library. This month’s job fair brought together 11 employers and 46 job seekers, offering valuable face-to-face connections and on-the-spot...
When Alexis Christian walked into the Miller County Central Region Job Center in May 2025, she had just been displaced from her job. Only two days later, she was on her way to a new opportunity through the WIOA Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Work Experience program. Alexis...
The Central Workforce Development Region is proud to celebrate the success of Miller County resident, Cassidy Prater, who recently became a licensed Dental Hygienist. Cassidy attended Missouri Southern State University, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in...
On September 9, 2025, the Central Region team joined the 2nd annual Mizzou Basic Needs Resource Fair at the MU Student Center. More than 140 students attended, making it a valuable opportunity to connect with young people and share the many services available through...
