The Central Workforce Development Board (CWDB) Director Amy Sublett and Office of Workforce Development (OWD) Director Julie Carter joined Vocational Rehabilitation’s Elizabeth Perkins and Kristin Dunze, along with VR Counselors, to visit Camp Wonderland in Rocky...
A partnership between the Central Workforce Development Board, the Flourish Initiative, and MU Health is providing valuable work experience opportunities to local youth. Three Columbia teenagers recently began their first day of paid work experience at MU Health, with...
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 5,900 jobs in May 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 4,000 jobs and government employment increased by 1,900 jobs....
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance clarifying employers’ responsibilities under federal labor laws when using artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems in the workplace. This guidance, Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2024-1,...
Success often comes from determination, support, and the right opportunities. Sara Atkisson’s journey from a Patient Care Technician to a Registered Nurse epitomizes this. A recent graduate from Columbia College, Lake of the Ozarks nursing program, Sara’s...
