The 4th annual AccessAbility Business Summit took place on May 7, 2026, at the Boone Electric Cooperative Community Room in Columbia, Missouri — and by every measure, it was a success. The summit brought together employers, workforce professionals, community partners,...
On April 3, 2026, the Central Workforce Development Region joined the Business in Motion Expo 2026, hosted by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri. The expo brought together businesses, employers, job seekers, and...
The Columbia Job Center wrapped up a strong April hiring event as part of its ongoing Walk-In-Wednesdays series, bringing together 57 job seekers and 9 employers for an afternoon of face-to-face conversations and on-the-spot interview opportunities. Held at the...
On April 21, 2026, the Columbia Job Center partnered with Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital to host a Veteran and Spouse Hiring Fair in Columbia, Missouri. The event brought together 42 job seekers and several regional employers for a focused afternoon...
Pulaski County has once again demonstrated its commitment to workforce excellence. County Clerk Dave Ernst recently accepted an award recognizing Pulaski County’s maintained Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC) status for Program Year 2025, presented by Trish...
Staff from the Lebanon Job Center spent two days at Lebanon High School helping students prepare for life after graduation. On April 9 and 10, staff worked with approximately 45 seniors enrolled in a College Prep class. Each student participated in a mock interview,...
