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 employer, take care of the required paperwork, and put together the perfect training plan that gives you the skills you need.

The Work Experience Program is available to youth (ages 14-24) who have little or no past work experience. It provides an opportunity to meet with prospective employees while also taking advantage of critical workplace training. Gaining work experience gives youth the needed work background to secure jobs future jobs. Much like On-the-Job training, Job Center staff facilitate the connection between youth, schools, partner programs, and employers.

Registered Apprenticeship is an alternative “earn while you learn” combination of training and employment. Apprentice workers gradually earn more as they reach higher levels of productivity. In addition to rewarding performance, a Registered Apprenticeship combines employer-driven, job-related instruction with extensive on-the-job learning under the supervision of a trade professional.

After completing a Registered Apprenticeship, the apprentice receives a nationally-recognized occupational credential that communicates the standards and high level of training that their employer provides. 

The Missouri Supportive Services Policy provides various forms of assistance to help you participate effectively in career and training programs. This includes support for transportation, childcare, housing, and educational expenses like books and testing fees. If you’re facing financial barriers, the program offers needs-related payments to aid you while you’re in training. There’s also emergency aid for unexpected expenses, ensuring nothing stands in the way of your success. These services are designed to help you focus on your training and job search without the stress of external pressures.

The Dislocated Worker Program in Missouri assists those laid off or unemployed due to company downsizing or closures. Eligibility includes terminated or laid-off individuals, military spouses affected by relocation, and others unlikely to return to their previous industries. The program provides job search aid, career counseling, and retraining.