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...
Graduation season is in full swing. Across Missouri, proud families are cheering, tassels are turning, and new graduates are A new Registered Youth Apprenticeship program is taking shape in Callaway County, bringing together schools, community partners, and local...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has partnered with Coursera to launch three new courses to help Missourians strengthen their job search, job readiness, and finance skills at no cost. The three new courses are...
Each April, the U.S. recognizes Second Chance Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges justice-involved individuals face when reentering society. For those of us in workforce development, this is a crucial opportunity to emphasize dignity,...
The Central Workforce Development Region recently assisted in the Royal Canin hiring event to help employees affected by the upcoming closure of their factory in Rolla. The event featured 16 different employers who were onsite to do one-on-one interviews. Roger...
