When Donald Jones arrived at the Columbia Job Center in January 2026, he was carrying more than a resume. A justice-involved veteran rebuilding his life while staying at Welcome Home, a shelter serving veterans in Columbia, Donald was relying on public transportation...
Chad Lukins already knew his way around a cockpit. A retired Naval Flight Officer with a pilot license, he was flying contract flights for private clients when he set his sights on a bigger goal: becoming a commercial pilot. In May 2025, Chad connected with the...
Missouri’s April 2026 labor market data brings good news. The state added jobs, the unemployment rate dropped, and Missouri continues to outperform national workforce benchmarks by a significant margin. Here’s a closer look at what the numbers show....
On Friday, May 29, the Central Workforce Development Region and Missouri River Regional Library welcomed 94 job seekers and more than 20 employers to the Capital City Hiring Event in Jefferson City. The event brought together employers from healthcare, manufacturing,...
Kalyn Smith was no stranger to caring for people under pressure. Working part-time in patient care and emergency medical services, she’d already proven she could handle the toughest moments in healthcare. What she wanted next was a career that matched her...
