Alice Whalen, Director of Adult Education and Literacy at East Central College (ECC) and a member of the Central Workforce Development Board, is leading one of Missouri’s top-performing adult education programs. Under Whalen’s leadership, ECC’s Adult Education and...
The Columbia Job Center welcomed seven students from JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) on Wednesday, December 10, for a hands-on career exploration workshop focused on helping students prepare for life after high school. JAG is a national, state-based program...
The Columbia Job Center will host the Missouri Department of Corrections for a hiring event on Monday, December 15. Job seekers will have the chance to sit down for open interviews and learn more about full-time opportunities at the Boonville facility. These jobs...
The Freddy’s Hiring Event in Rolla brought job seekers, workforce staff, and employer partners together for a day focused on opportunity and connection. Held on Monday, December 1, at the Rolla Job Center, the event gave community members a welcoming space to explore...
Columbia Job Center Staff recently visited Jamestown High School to share more information on Central Region youth services. They met with sophomores, juniors, and seniors to discuss career pathways, training options, and the support available to young people as they...
Career Consultants Brandi Chick and Amy Messner from the Columbia Job Center recently attended the Douglass High School Career Fair, representing the Central Workforce Development Region. The event brought together students, employers, and community partners to...
