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...
December is a pivotal month in Missouri’s workforce landscape. Job seekers face financial pressure and shifting schedules. Employers finalize staffing plans and prepare for first-quarter hiring. Community partners work to meet rising needs. Central Region Job Center...
As the season of thankfulness approaches, now is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude, both personally and professionally. Turn on the news or scroll through social media, and it’s easy to feel like the world is spinning out of control....
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...
