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...
Spring brings new energy across the Central Region. Hiring increases. Events fill the calendar. Job seekers and employers are more active, and the pace of work picks up. That momentum matters. It reflects progress across our communities and creates new opportunities...
Michael Casady, a United States Air Force Veteran who served as a Staff Sergeant (SSGT), was referred to the Columbia Job Center by the VA on September 9, 2025. He arrived for his scheduled appointment the very next day and was enrolled in the Wagner-Peyser...
