The Central Workforce Development Region is proud to celebrate the success of Miller County resident, Cassidy Prater, who recently became a licensed Dental Hygienist. Cassidy attended Missouri Southern State University, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in...
At just 16 years old, August “Auggie” Perry is already building a foundation for his future thanks to the support of the Central Region Youth Program and the opportunities provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Career Opportunity...
This summer, the Columbia Job Center partnered with the Flourish Program to help under-resourced youth in Boone County gain valuable paid work experience. Flourish supports local youth by addressing critical needs—from housing and hygiene to educational expenses and...
Seventeen-year-old Justine, a high school senior from Lebanon, Missouri, once faced the same obstacle many young people encounter—finding a job without prior work experience. But thanks to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Work Experience...
In the heart of Laclede County, Missouri, two young men found a shared path that would lead them into meaningful careers with life-changing results. Austin Rogers and Drew Rogers, first cousins and graduates of Stoutland High School, both completed CDL training at...
Drew Rogers, a recent graduate of Stoutland High School in Laclede County, knew he wanted more than just a job—he wanted a stable career with room to grow. After graduation in May 2024, he found exactly that through Clement Truck Driving Academy in Lebanon. ...
