The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) celebrated eight Extended Hair Academy students for earning a professional certification during a graduation ceremony Friday afternoon in Columbia. The students completed this course as...
Missouri has launched a new initiative designed to recognize and support the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. The Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship provides educational funding for eligible public...
The Columbia Job Center hosted another successful Walk-In-Wednesdays hiring event on September 17, 2025, at the Columbia Public Library. This month’s job fair brought together 11 employers and 46 job seekers, offering valuable face-to-face connections and on-the-spot...
Central Workforce Development Board member Mark Maasen, co-owner of Poly Lift Boat Lifts, has been elected President of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, the largest unsanctioned boat race in the country. As the event prepares for its 36th year, Maasen steps into...
Roger Brisley, Business Support Specialist for the Central Region, represented the region at the MO Youth Leadership Forum Resource Fair on Saturday, July 20 in Jefferson City, helping spread the word about WIOA youth services and careers in STEM. Roger partnered...
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...
