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Central Workforce Development Board Upcoming Meetings

All meetings of the CWDB are open to the public.

CWDB January Meeting

January 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Zoom/In-Person
Columbia Job Center
101 Park De Ville Dr # E, Columbia

CWDB April Meeting

April 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Zoom/In-Person
Columbia Job Center
101 Park De Ville Dr # E, Columbia

CWDB July Meeting

July 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Zoom/In-Person
Columbia Job Center
101 Park De Ville Dr # E, Columbia

CWDB Annual Meeting

Joint Board and Caucus

October 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

In-Person (Board)
In-Person or Zoom (Caucus)
Old Kinderhook Resort
678 Old Kinderhook Dr, Camdenton

 

About the Central Workforce Development Region

The Central Workforce Development Region is dedicated to strengthening communities through strategic workforce development efforts. Serving 19 counties in mid-Missouri, we provide comprehensive services through our Job Centers and affiliate locations. Our mission is to enhance the regional economy by equipping businesses and citizens with the skills and resources needed for success. We are committed to fostering a thriving workforce that meets the demands of today and tomorrow.

Central Region News

High School Student Balances Leadership, Learning, and Work (Katie’s Success Story)

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

Missouri Sees Slight Job Loss and Unemployment Uptick in April 2025

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

Building the Future of Early Childhood Education in Callaway County

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

Supporting the Class of 2025 Into the Workforce

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

From Army MP to Federal Detective: Taylor Cortez’s Civilian Career Takeoff

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

Honoring Wayne Houtman for a Dedicated Career of Service in the Central Region 

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

Missouri’s March 2025 Jobs Report: Employment Growth Continues Despite Slight Uptick in Unemployment

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

MDHEWD Launches Free Courses to Help Missourians Find and Prepare for Jobs, Build Personal Finance Skills

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

Madison Knierim Becomes an LPN with Help from the Good Jobs Challenge Grant

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

MDHEWD Highlights Free Resources for Students and Job Seekers in Honor of Financial Literacy Month

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

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(573) 426-6030

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