A group of students visited Wonderland Camp on Thursday, March 26, for a guided tour and information session, exploring one of mid-Missouri’s most unique nonprofit organizations — and the opportunities it offers for young people looking to make a difference....
Austin Harris knew he wanted more than just a job. While working at Walmart, he felt unfulfilled and ready for a different path. With encouragement from his direct supervisor, he connected with the WIOA Out-of-School Youth program in Central Missouri and took the...
The Columbia Job Center opened its 2026 Walk-In-Wednesdays season on Wednesday, March 18, with strong participation from both employers and job seekers. The first event brought together 13 employers and 63 job seekers, highlighting continued demand for in-person...
The Central Workforce Development Region was recently featured in The Metro Memo, the weekly newsletter of the Columbia Metro Rotary Club. The feature followed a recent presentation to Rotary members and highlighted the region’s role in connecting job seekers and...
Students at Battle High School in Columbia had the opportunity to explore future careers in a hands-on way on Tuesday, March 17. Francis Thompson and Amy Messner from the Columbia Job Center visited the school to share information about available Job Center services...
