Big news for Jefferson City, and for the Central Region. After years without a permanent home, the Jefferson City Job Center is opening its doors at a new location on Monday, October 5. Beginning that day, job seekers and employers can find the Job Center at 327 E....
Every September, the workforce development field pauses to celebrate itself, and rightfully so. Workforce Development Month is a chance to recognize the professionals, programs, and partnerships that help people build better lives. It is worth the celebration. But...
There is a moment that happens across the Central Region Job Centers every single day. Someone walks through the door — sometimes confident, sometimes hesitant, sometimes barely holding it together — and they do one of the hardest things a person can do. They ask for...
Not everything goes according to plan. A job seeker misses an appointment. An employer pulls a position at the last minute. A program shifts. A deadline moves. A colleague leaves and the workload redistributes overnight. In workforce development, change is not the...
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...
