Missouri closed out 2025 with continued job growth and a slight decline in unemployment, according to the December 2025 Monthly Jobs Report. While overall job gains were modest for the month, the data shows steady year-over-year growth and a labor market that...
Missouri’s labor market continued to show stability in November 2025, with job growth across key industries and an unemployment rate that remains below the national average. The latest Missouri Jobs Report offers an important snapshot of where the state’s workforce...
Missouri’s job market continued to add positions in September 2025, signaling steady momentum for job seekers and employers across the state. According to the latest Missouri Monthly Jobs Report from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center...
Missouri’s labor market experienced some shifts in August 2025, with nonfarm payroll employment decreasing by 5,900 jobs compared to July. While the overall unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, changes in both private industry and government employment paint...
Missouri’s economy saw continued growth in July 2025 with an increase in jobs, though unemployment also edged slightly higher. According to the latest Missouri Monthly Jobs Report from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC), nonfarm payroll...
The Central Workforce Development Region is proud to welcome Lisa Buchanan, Vice President of Workforce Development at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, as the newest member of the Central Workforce Development Board. Lisa brings over 18 years of leadership experience...
