PY24-PY27 Strategic Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover how Madison Knierim became an LPN with support from Missouri’s Good Jobs Challenge Grant and achieved her nursing career goals.

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with MDHEWD’s free tools to help Missourians budget, plan, and succeed in education and career goals.