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Taking Your Company to the Next Level

Find Your Next Great Team Member

Available at NO cost to you, we offer a variety of employer services, including job matching, consulting, work opportunity tax credits, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, transition assistance, and more.

Post Your Jobs – Jobs.Mo.Gov Online

List your job openings on jobs.mo.gov to reach thousands of job seekers in Central Missouri, statewide and even in neighboring states. Easy to use choices allow you to target job seekers through the criteria you select. You can enter the information for the job order yourself, or we can assist you. All of your data remains secure.

SELF-ASSISTED JOB POSTINGS

To post a job order yourself, create an account at jobs.mo.gov, and access the Employer section. Managing the job order yourself gives you access to search resumes in jobs.mo.gov for candidates who may not have yet responded to your job listing.

STAFF-ASSISTED JOB POSTINGS

Posting a job with assistance from staff is just a phone call away at your local Missouri Job Center. Click here to find a Job Center near you.

Hiring Events

Join with us to sponsor a hiring event at the Job Center specifically for your company or partner with other organizations. Contact the Central Region Workforce Development Board for more information.

These events are a prime opportunity for businesses to meet and connect with skilled candidates ready to dive into new roles. It’s your chance to showcase your company and discover fresh talent in a lively, engaging environment. Whether you’re expanding your team or filling a crucial position, our hiring events are the perfect spot to find motivated professionals eager to make an impact.

Labor Market Information

Complete labor market information is available for employers utilizing their Employer account on jobs.mo.gov. Market trends, projections, and other information is available by completing searches on the criteria that matters to you.

Veterans’ Career & Employment Services

Join with us to sponsor a hiring event at the Job Center specifically for your company or partner with other organizations. Contact the Central Region Workforce Development Board for more information.

MO Heros On-the-Job Training

Mo Heros reimburses 50% of the wages of workers for up to 6 months of OJT. Available to  service members who are not honorably discharged and are within 5 years of their discharge date OR spouses of currently deployed or recently discharged eligible service members.

Career Skills

The Missouri Job Center partners with Fort Leonard Wood to place transitioning Active Duty service members into 4-5 month-long Internships with a civilian organization. Placements can be performed region-wide and are conducted with the approval of the service member’s chain of command.

Veteran Referrals

We’re proud to support our veterans through dedicated Veterans’ Services. We offer businesses the unique opportunity to tap into the exceptional talents of veterans, including those who are disabled. Our referral program connects you directly with skilled veterans ready to bring their discipline, leadership, and resilience into the workplace

Career Readiness & Testing

We offer a variety of nationally-certified and other skills assessments to help you gauge job candidates. Topics include: basic skills, interests, and soft skills.

ACT WORKKEYS – NCRC TESTING

The ACT WorkKeys© test for the National Career Readiness Certificate© provides the needed assessment of potential employees’ basic Math, Reading, and Graphic Literacy skills, so necessary to tasks in the majority of occupations. Individual reports can be a part of the applicant package provided to employers.

TALIFY

Employers spend thousands of dollars trying to find job seekers; job seekers spend hours trying to find employers, and yet very few are completely happy with the results.

Talify Missouri can help employers find candidates that are the perfect fit for their organization by providing  the ability to search candidate profiles that highlight experience, educational achievements, job specific skills and behavioral strengths.  These unique candidate profiles allow an employer to fill openings based on personality fit, soft skills, as well as individual competencies. 

Register at jobs.mo.gov to access Talify Missouri and find your next great employee.

ONET INTEREST PROFILER

The ONET Interest Profiler is an essential resource for identifying potential candidates whose interests align closely with the roles within your organization. This tool, based on data from the US Department of Labor’s ONET Online, assists in understanding the diverse interests of job seekers, ensuring a fit that benefits both the employee and employer.

By integrating the O*NET Interest Profiler into your recruitment process, you can streamline the identification of suitable candidates, optimize your training resources, and ultimately enhance job satisfaction and productivity in your workforce. Employ the Profiler to discover candidates who are not only qualified but passionate about their roles, driving success and innovation in your company.

WORK READINESS WORKSHOPS

Work Readiness workshops are available and can be customized for employers’ needs. Make sure applicants understand employer expectations and other soft skills as a part of the hiring process.

APPLICANT SCREENING

Let us be your front-line access to job applications for your business or organization. Our Job Centers help review the applications with job seekers, and if desired, can include resumes, and pre-employment assessments and training services to make sure they meet your hiring requirements before forwarding the applications to you. 

Other Resources

Rapid Response

Managing layoffs is challenging, but our support team can help. We assist with legal obligations, provide employment-related information, connect employees with job openings, and offer guidance to maintain productivity during transitions.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits

Earn up to $9,600 in tax credits per eligible worker. There is no limit to the number of qualifying new hires or the total amount of credits distributed.

Learn more here…

Federal Bonding

Uncertain about hiring a team member with limited work history or other risks? Federal Bonding can provide coverage for employees to guarantee personal integrity in the workplace.

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Shared Work

Explore our Shared Work program, designed to assist employers in retaining their workforce during downturns by reducing hours rather than resorting to layoffs. Through this initiative, employees can receive partial unemployment benefits to compensate for reduced wages, ensuring that your skilled staff remains both employed and financially supported.

Training Services

Our Central Region training and funding services help businesses develop a skilled workforce through incumbent multiple programs. We provide information on training programs, providers, and schools, as well as resources like tax credits and free bonding services. Partner with us to enhance your workforce and drive your business forward.

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Get Involved with Workforce Development

Discover how the Central Workforce Development Region can assist you in achieving your career goals. Our services span 19 counties in mid-Missouri, offering support for job seekers and employers. Connect with us today to explore the opportunities available to you.

Tune into the podcast

The Workforce Link Podcast with Sundi Jo Graham

The Workforce Link Podcast offers forward thinking conversations for the workforce, linking employers and job seekers to a brighter tomorrow. 

Hosted by Sundi Jo Graham from the Central Workforce Development Board, The Workforce Link covers job searching, resume and interview tips, leadership, personal development, and features interviews with industry leaders from the private and public sectors.

Central Region News

First Class Graduates from MOSOC Physical Security Training Program

Ten students graduated from the MOSOC Training Program, gaining skills in physical security and beginning paid on-the-job training.

Rolla Regional Hiring Event Brings Together Job Seekers and Employers

The 2025 Rolla Regional Hiring Event connected 79 job seekers with 39 employers at the National Guard Armory. Hosted by the Rolla Job Center and sponsored by Phelps County Focus, the event offered on-the-spot interviews, networking, and career opportunities.

High School Student Balances Leadership, Learning, and Work (Katie’s Success Story)

High school student Katie Carpenter builds confidence and career skills through a youth work experience program in St. James, Missouri.

Missouri Sees Slight Job Loss and Unemployment Uptick in April 2025

Missouri lost 6,600 jobs in April 2025, with unemployment ticking up to 3.9%. See what’s driving the changes across industries.

Building the Future of Early Childhood Education in Callaway County

A new youth apprenticeship program in Callaway County is training high school students for early education careers through hands-on experience and community support.

Supporting the Class of 2025 Into the Workforce

Discover how Missouri Job Centers help new graduates transition from school to career—featuring Dylan Green’s journey from student to master welder.

From Army MP to Federal Detective: Taylor Cortez’s Civilian Career Takeoff

Army veteran Taylor Cortez transitions from military police to federal detective with JVSG support and a clear career goal in forensics.

Honoring Wayne Houtman for a Dedicated Career of Service in the Central Region 

After 17 years of service, Wayne Houtman retires from DHEWD, leaving a lasting impact on Veterans and workforce development in Missouri.

Missouri’s March 2025 Jobs Report: Employment Growth Continues Despite Slight Uptick in Unemployment

Missouri added 13,900 jobs in March 2025. See which industries grew, how unemployment shifted, and what it means for job seekers and employers.

MDHEWD Launches Free Courses to Help Missourians Find and Prepare for Jobs, Build Personal Finance Skills

Free Coursera courses from MDHEWD help Missourians build job readiness and financial skills with flexible, self-paced learning.

Contact Us

1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

(573) 426-6030

sundijo@cwdregion.com

In accordance with 29 CFR 38.9 (g)(3), Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals will receive language assistance in all communications of vital information.

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