Governor Mike Kehoe signed a proclamation designating September as Workforce Development Month in Missouri, celebrating the impact workforce development initiatives have on the state and the collaborative efforts that create a talent pipeline and strengthen the labor...
This September marks an important milestone: the 20th anniversary of Workforce Development Month. Founded by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) in 2005, this nationwide observance began as a way to raise awareness about the vital...
The Central Workforce Development Region is proud to welcome Kavita Grewal, Senior HR Business Partner at Veterans United Home Loans, as the newest member of the Central Workforce Development Board. Kavita brings a diverse background in higher education, health care,...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) recently received national recognition for helping Missourians get hired and advance their careers through skills assessments. During the ACT Summit in Nashville, MDHEWD was presented the...
Central Workforce Development Board member Mark Maasen, co-owner of Poly Lift Boat Lifts, has been elected President of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, the largest unsanctioned boat race in the country. As the event prepares for its 36th year, Maasen steps into...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is pleased to announce the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant application is now open for the 2025-2026 academic year with increased funding to provide more Missourians...
