Find Your Next Great Team Member
About Us
Strengthening Communities Through Workorce Development Efforts
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.Â
Employer Services
Job Center Services
Our Job Center Services offer employers access to a pool of qualified candidates, customized recruitment assistance, and specialized training programs. We also provide labor market information, hiring events, and networking opportunities to help you find and retain top talent. Partner with us to build a stronger workforce for your organization.
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.
Services Available
Central Region Job Centers are dedicated to help employers find team members who have what you’re looking for. When people are missing work-ready skills and knowledge, we help them develop into an employee who becomes the next great match for your business.
Job Matching and Business Consulting
Central Region Job Center staff can assist you in writing job descriptions, posting job orders, selecting job candidates, hosting recruitment events, promoting job openings, arranging interview space in our Job Centers, and assessing job candidates.Â
Veterans' Services
Specialized support for veterans to transition into civilian careers, including job placement and training programs.
Registered Apprenticeships
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.
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.
Skills Assessments
Now more than ever, businesses need a strong, skilled workforce to succeed. ACT’s NCRC©, WorkKeys, and Talify will help you find skilled employees.
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.
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.Â
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.
Job Postings in MoJobs
List your job openings on jobs.mo.gov to reach thousands of job seekers in Central Missouri, statewide and even in neighboring states.Â
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.Â
Pre-Employment Assessments & Training
We offer a variety of nationally certified and other skills assessments to help you gauge job candidates withÂ
Hiring Events
Join with us to sponsor a hiring event at the Job Center specifically for your company or partner with other organizations.Â
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.
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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.Â
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 83: How to Make a Great Impression in Your First 90 Days on the Job
You got the job — now what? The first 90 days on a new job are more important than most people realize. Tune in to Episode 83 of The Workforce Link Podcast to find out how to make a great impression, build the right relationships, and set yourself up for long-term success from day one.
Central Region News
Missouri Education Agencies Partner with Google to Provide Free AI Training
Missouri is partnering with Google to expand free access to AI training, Google Career Certificates and education tools for job seekers, students and educators across the state.
A Move, a Job Search, and a New Chapter in Social Work for Antoinette Agosto
When veteran Eddie Agosto walked into the Columbia Job Center looking for direction, he found more than a resume review. Through the Jobs for Veterans State Grant program, he landed a role that puts his social work background to meaningful use.
Missouri Jobs Report: July 2026 — Nearly 30,000 Jobs Added Year-Over-Year as Unemployment Falls to 3.6%
Missouri added 8,100 jobs in July 2026, unemployment fell to 3.6 percent, and year-over-year job growth reached nearly 30,000 positions. Here’s a breakdown of the latest labor market data and what it means for workers and employers across mid-Missouri.