You did it. You landed the job. The resume, the interviews, the follow-up emails — all of it paid off. Now comes the part nobody really prepares you for. Getting the job is only half the battle. What you do in those first 90 days is where your real reputation gets...
Missouri’s education and workforce systems are preparing for big changes, and state leaders came together in mid-Missouri this June to plan for what’s ahead. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), which guides the work of the Missouri...
When Donald Jones arrived at the Columbia Job Center in January 2026, he was carrying more than a resume. A justice-involved veteran rebuilding his life while staying at Welcome Home, a shelter serving veterans in Columbia, Donald was relying on public transportation...
Chad Lukins already knew his way around a cockpit. A retired Naval Flight Officer with a pilot license, he was flying contract flights for private clients when he set his sights on a bigger goal: becoming a commercial pilot. In May 2025, Chad connected with the...
Missouri’s April 2026 labor market data brings good news. The state added jobs, the unemployment rate dropped, and Missouri continues to outperform national workforce benchmarks by a significant margin. Here’s a closer look at what the numbers show....
