Develop Great Team Members
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.
Job Search Assistance
Because Job Center staff are constantly thinking about jobs, they are uniquely qualified to assist you with your job search. Staff know the employers in the areas they serve. They care about successfully matching workers and employers because they live there. They are also connected to state-wide employment opportunities. Take advantage of all of the job search resources available to you in a Missouri Job Center.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Get reimbursed for up to 50% of wages while workers get needed training. We complete the paperwork at no cost to you. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible job seekers to get hands-on experience from an employer while earning a paycheck. It’s a win-win for everyone. Employers get the workforce they need and you get the experience you need.
Job Center staff will connect you with the right team member, take care of the required paperwork, and put together the perfect training plan that makes both you and the employee happy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience enables employers to invest in their workforce while enabling youth to gain work maturity, occupational skills, and exposure to the working world. Employers are able to try out youth with wages and workers compensation being provided through federal funding. The Work Experience Program allows employers to not only invest in their own workforce, but to invest in the ongoing development and opportunities of youth in their area.
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
Reduce employee training costs, increase employee knowledge and loyalty, and keep pace with advancing technology.
INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) is a training service that provides employers with the opportunity to build and maintain a quality workforce through Missouri Industry Training programs. IWT can be used to help avert potential layoffs of employees, or obtain the skills necessary to retain employment, such as increasing the skill levels of employees so they can be promoted within the company and create backfill opportunities for less-skilled employees. IWT is ideal for businesses and employers who need to provide training to their current workforce to meet new or changing business needs.
Employee Development
Find a suitable training or educational program for employee career development, as well as information on training providers and schools. Searching is made easy at jobs.mo.gov. Register or Log in to your account and select Education Services.
Then use one of these six search methods below:
Eligible Training Providers
By searching for eligible training providers, you can set criteria such as location, keywords, the education provider type, Green jobs recognition, and by programs that are eligible for federal funding.
Training & Education Programs
Searching by educational program, allows you to set search criteria by location, classification of study, resulting credential, primary or affiliate site, eligibility for additional funding, Green jobs recognition, days/time classes are offered, classroom/online, onsite/online/hybrid, and registered apprenticeship.
ETPL Approved Programs
Provides a list of programs approved for federal funding that can be sorted by program type, resulting credential, provider name, address, city, state, zip, and the cost of the program.
Education Program Completers
Allows employers to search for the quantity of people who have completed occupational program credentials by degree/certification. Individual occupations are listed alphabetically within occupational groups.
Online Learning Resources
This page contains links to websites that offer a variety of online learning and training courses that you can use to expand your knowledge and skills. The links are grouped into the following sections: ALISON Online Courses, Metrix Learning, Workplace Skills, Education (K-12 and College), Business and Technology, Writing and Languages, and Miscellaneous.
Education Profile Informer
Another search tool that allows employers to search for programs by keyword, program area, program listing, occupation, career cluster and program O*NET codes.
Other Resources
Hiring Events
Join with us to sponsor a hiring event at the Job Center specifically for your company or partner with other organizations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shared Work
We can help you avoid layoffs by dividing available work among affected employees who receive a portion of unemployment compensation.
Agricultural Employment Service
Our staff offer recruitment assistance, job matching, pre- employment screening, work-based learning, and worker placement in agriculture-related fields.
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.
Episode 72: Find The Work You’re Wired To Do with Ken Coleman
This podcast with Ken Coleman explores his book “Find the Work You’re Wired to Do”. Learn how to assess your strengths and find a career you’ll love.
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Contact Us
1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 426-6030
sundijo@cwdregion.com
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