The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) celebrated the graduation of the Missouri Security Operations Center (MOSOC) Training Program’s inaugural class Friday afternoon in Columbia. The MOSOC Training Program provides high school...
On Thursday, June 5, the Rolla Job Center and Central Workforce Development Region hosted another successful Rolla Regional Hiring Event at the National Guard Armory—bringing together 39 employers and 79 job seekers for a day filled with opportunity, connection, and...
In April 2025, Missouri’s labor market experienced a modest decline, with nonfarm payroll employment decreasing by 6,600 jobs compared to March. According to the latest data from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, the seasonally...
Missouri’s labor market continued to show signs of growth in March 2025, with an increase of 13,900 nonfarm payroll jobs statewide. Despite this job growth, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up slightly to 3.8%, a one-tenth of a percentage point rise...
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) joins other state agencies, financial institutions, and national organizations to help promote the importance of money management and planning as...
Missouri’s labor market exhibited robust growth in February 2025, with significant job additions across various sectors. The state’s nonfarm payroll employment rose by 12,500 jobs, maintaining the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 3.7 percent....
