In March 2024, Margaret Curry walked into the Lebanon Job Center, determined to start new. After a challenging period of unemployment that began in November 2022, during which she cared for her disabled veteran husband, she was more than ready. Her journey took...
Dylan Green’s journey from high school graduate to master welder shows the power of determination, training, and the right support system—thanks to the Rolla Job Center and the QUEST grant program. In late April, Dylan met with Career Consultant Jenna Snodgrass at the...
Cayden’s journey with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) In-School Youth program began in May 2022 as an eager young adult with no prior work experience. With the support and resources provided by WIOA and the Central Region Job Centers, Cayden gained...
Cierra Brown’s journey toward achieving her dream of becoming a kindergarten teacher took a significant step forward when she was introduced to the Jobs League Program by Nancy Montgomery, Executive Director of the St. James Caring Center. Before her involvement...
Riley Waters, a recent graduate of the Columbia College Lake of the Ozarks nursing program, is now a proud Registered Nurse working full-time for the University of Missouri. But her journey to success wasn’t without its challenges. Fortunately, the support of the...
In collaboration with the Central Workforce Development Region (CWDR), COPIC has teamed up with Flourish in Columbia to offer valuable work experience opportunities to youth facing economic and educational barriers. Flourish, an independent nonprofit organization...
