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. ...
When Austin Rogers graduated from Stoutland High School in Laclede County, Missouri, in May 2024, he wasn’t just thinking about the moment—he was thinking about the future. Like many young adults, Austin wanted a stable, good-paying job that could grow with him....
Katie Carpenter is a shining example of how early work experiences can transform a student’s future. A full-time high school student at John F. Hodge High School in St. James, Katie juggles an impressive schedule. She participates in band and marching band, Tri-M...
When Staff Sergeant (SSG) Taylor Cortez first walked into the Central Region Job Center Satellite location in Fort Leonard Wood on January 7, 2025, she brought with her a strong military resume, a clear career goal, and an eagerness to start a new chapter in civilian...
On April 15, 2007, Wayne Houtman with the Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (DHEWD) began his career with the State of Missouri as a Workforce Development Specialist at the Washington Job Center, where he supported job seekers in the Resource...
