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...
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...
