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...
Roger Brisley, Business Support Specialist for the Central Region, represented the region at the MO Youth Leadership Forum Resource Fair on Saturday, July 20 in Jefferson City, helping spread the word about WIOA youth services and careers in STEM. Roger partnered...
The Columbia Job Center’s Youth Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event, held on June 25, 2025, was a success—bringing together approximately 70 youth participants and 14 employers at the Columbia Public Library for an afternoon of networking, interviews, and career...
Today, the Central Workforce Development Region had the opportunity to provide onsite support during a Rapid Response event at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. Following a reduction in force affecting 22 state employees, 12 attended the event to receive...
