Missouri’s nonfarm payroll employment experienced a minor dip in September 2024, with a reduction of 900 jobs. Despite this decrease, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from August, holding steady at 3.9%. The private sector saw a decrease of...
Cayden’s journey with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) In-School Youth program began in May 2022 as an eager young adult with no prior work experience. With the support and resources provided by WIOA and the Central Region Job Centers, Cayden gained...
Cierra Brown’s journey toward achieving her dream of becoming a kindergarten teacher took a significant step forward when she was introduced to the Jobs League Program by Nancy Montgomery, Executive Director of the St. James Caring Center. Before her involvement...
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Camden County Work Ready Community Celebration marked a significant milestone in workforce development at The Exchange Venue in Camdenton, Missouri. Local leaders, business owners, and Governor Mike Parson gathered to celebrate...
Riley Waters, a recent graduate of the Columbia College Lake of the Ozarks nursing program, is now a proud Registered Nurse working full-time for the University of Missouri. But her journey to success wasn’t without its challenges. Fortunately, the support of the...
