Central Workforce Development Board Upcoming Meetings

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.

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.

Discover Missouri’s robust job growth in February 2025, with a stable unemployment rate of 3.7% and sector-specific trends.

Second Chance Month highlights the impact of workforce professionals in supporting justice-involved individuals and promoting second-chance hiring.

The Lebanon Job Center helped Hermann Sand & Gravel and Missouri River Towing improve employee retention and fill job openings through hiring events.

The Central Region assisted Royal Canin in hosting a hiring event for displaced employees as the Rolla factory prepares for closure in 2025.

Scott Sloan, Rolla Job Center Supervisor, is named DHEWD Employee of the Month for his dedication to QUEST enrollments and workforce development.