The Central Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerrell Morton, Director of YouthBuild, to the board. YouthBuild is a division of the Job Point program. Through the YouthBuild program, they help youth and young adults see that...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week as the number of residents participating in apprenticeships continues an upward trend. Missouri is one of the best states in the nation for...
The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant application for the 2022-23 academic year is now open, with a few key adjustments making it possible for more Missourians to receive funding for postsecondary education and training to join the workforce. Fast Track is a...
Central Missouri Job Centers are making it easier for Missourians to become registered voters. Any Central Missouri resident interested in registering to vote can now do so at their nearest Job Center. Residents can utilize Job Center resources to access an electronic...
Two cities in the Central Region were recently named among the top U.S. metros for manufacturing job growth according to a new study published by the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis. Columbia scored 64.6, ranking them at 75th. Jefferson City ranked 29th out of 312 for...
