Some partnerships show their impact in spreadsheets. Others show it in smiles that last for days. On Wednesday, July 1, Central Region Youth Specialist Paula Pogue joined a crew from Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation for a full day of service at Wonderland Camp,...
When DeAundre separated from the Marine Corps in 2023, he traded one kind of service for another. He came to a Central Region Job Center in January 2024, unemployed but clear about what he wanted next: a career built around helping people. That clarity led him to...
When Meghan Zahnter walked into the Central Region Job Center in December 2023, she was juggling two part-time jobs, one as a CNA and another as a waitress. She had her sights set on something bigger: nursing school. The following month, Meghan began the Associate...
When Donald Jones arrived at the Columbia Job Center in January 2026, he was carrying more than a resume. A justice-involved veteran rebuilding his life while staying at Welcome Home, a shelter serving veterans in Columbia, Donald was relying on public transportation...
Chad Lukins already knew his way around a cockpit. A retired Naval Flight Officer with a pilot license, he was flying contract flights for private clients when he set his sights on a bigger goal: becoming a commercial pilot. In May 2025, Chad connected with the...
Kalyn Smith was no stranger to caring for people under pressure. Working part-time in patient care and emergency medical services, she’d already proven she could handle the toughest moments in healthcare. What she wanted next was a career that matched her...
