This September marks an important milestone: the 20th anniversary of Workforce Development Month. Founded by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) in 2005, this nationwide observance began as a way to raise awareness about the vital...
How do you switch careers or break into a completely new industry when your résumé doesn’t exactly fit the mold? In this episode of The Workforce Link Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions job seekers face—how to make a career pivot without direct...
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...
