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...
Trenton Bryan has achieved remarkable milestones through the Jobs League and the Work Experience program. Determined to support his family and buy a truck by the age of 16, Trenton’s journey is a testament to his hard work and the opportunities provided by...
Josh Hayes, a participant in the Jobs League Program, found an opportunity to gain work experience and valuable life skills through the Work Experience program at the St. James Caring Center, facilitated by the Rolla Job Center. Reflecting on his journey, Josh shared...
