In the Press: Amplifying Our Impact
Media coverage plays a pivotal role in highlighting our efforts to strengthen communities through workforce development. By showcasing our initiatives, we aim to inspire action and collaboration across the region. Stay informed with the latest news and stories that underscore our commitment to economic growth and community empowerment.
2024
News Tribune
Workforce Coalition launches community promotional campaign.
KOMU
MU professor explains increase in Columbia’s unemployment rate.
2023
My Ozarks Online
Grant available for CDL Truck Driver Training
KOMU
CDL training event held at Columbia Job Center for aspiring truck drivers
NEWS TRIBUNE
Job center hosting CDL hiring event
U.S. ARMY
TAP hosts event for military spouses
2022
NEWS TRIBUNE
Federal grant to boost local workforce efforts.
KOMU8
Job fair held for health care workers as industry sees ‘unprecedented’ rates of turnover
SPECTRUM NEWS 1
Biden administration attempts to tackle nationwide truck driver shortage
2021
ABC17
Columbia Job Center hosts free CDL training to combat truck driver shortage.
KOMU 8
Week-long CDL trainings to combat truck driver shortage, help unemployed.
KOMU8
CDL training held in Jefferson City for aspiring truck drivers.
KRCG 13
Capital City Job Center connects workers to short-staffed employers.
The Salem News
MRPC board learns what the Central Workforce Development Region can offer cities, counties.
Columbia Missourian
Lack of employees hits home health care providers.
ABC17
Workers seek health care jobs amid high demand for employees.
LAKE EXPO
Missouri Job Center Celebrates New Lake Location At State Fair Community College.
KOMU 8
Columbia Job Center hosts second job fair to help beat pandemic turnover
KRCG TV
Capital City Job Center hosts Walk-In-Wednesdays to match job seekers to employers.
KRCG TV
Weekly virtual job fairs planned for the coming months to combat unemployment.
2020
Phelps County Focus
The Rolla Job Center hosted an outside ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, December 4, at its brand new location at 1117 Kingshighway, assisted by the Rolla Chamber of Commerce.
Salem News Online
The Rolla Job Center hosted an outside ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, December 4, at its brand new location at 1117 Kingshighway, assisted by the Rolla Chamber of Commerce.
Jefferson City News Tribune
The Missouri Job Center in Jefferson City has reopened at a new location after being closed for more than a year.
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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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