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...
Seventeen-year-old Justine, a high school senior from Lebanon, Missouri, once faced the same obstacle many young people encounter—finding a job without prior work experience. But thanks to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Work Experience...
