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...
Success often comes from determination, support, and the right opportunities. Sara Atkisson’s journey from a Patient Care Technician to a Registered Nurse epitomizes this. A recent graduate from Columbia College, Lake of the Ozarks nursing program, Sara’s...
April is Second Chance Month, designed to recognize the importance of helping individuals, communities, and agencies across the country appreciate their role in supporting the safe and successful reentry of millions of people returning from incarceration each year....
Rajan Taylor’s career path took an exciting turn when he walked into the Lebanon Job Center. As a forklift operator at Menards, he had a keen interest in becoming a professional truck driver. After learning about an opportunity to obtain his Commercial...
