Missouri nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 800 jobs in January 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from December at 3.3 percent. Private industry employment decreased by 300 jobs and government employment decreased by 500 jobs....
Ah, Fridays—a day that often screams, “Freedom! Time to unwind!” But for many job seekers, it’s a constant battle between taking a break and feeling guilty about not hustling for that dream job. Sometimes, we need to take a breather from the...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted a Student Journey Mapping Workshop on Feb. 22-23 in Jefferson City to help identify and reduce barriers to higher education for adult learners. Representatives from nearly a dozen...
We’re excited to return with another round of Central Workforce Development Region Board Member Highlights. Elizabeth Perkins, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience at Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), shines as the Coordinator of...
“You were put here with a mission—to “be the one” who lives a life and writes an unforgettable story for your family tree, which enables future generations to look up and say: He’s “the one” who altered the pattern of abuse. She’s “the one” who overcame the addiction,...
