Missouri is making a significant move to expand workforce opportunities across the state. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has announced a statewide goal of serving 100,000 new apprentices by September 30, 2027, and the...
Missouri’s May 2026 labor market data reflects continued stability. The state added jobs across multiple sectors, the unemployment rate held steady, and Missouri maintained its long-standing edge over national workforce benchmarks. Here’s what the numbers...
Missouri’s April 2026 labor market data brings good news. The state added jobs, the unemployment rate dropped, and Missouri continues to outperform national workforce benchmarks by a significant margin. Here’s a closer look at what the numbers show....
Missouri’s latest labor market data offers a mixed but largely stable picture heading into spring 2026. While the state saw a modest decline in overall employment last month, Missouri continues to outperform the nation on key workforce indicators — and that...
Missouri’s labor market saw a decrease in total employment in February 2026, while the unemployment rate held steady. The latest Monthly Jobs Report highlights changes across key industries and offers insight into where Missouri’s workforce is gaining and where it is...
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...
