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State Fair Community College Offers Free Adult Education and Literacy Classes
Are you an adult who wants to earn your HS equivalency, prepare for college, or improve your basic skills for the workplace? Sign up today for free!
CWDR Welcomes Jessica Crum of the Maries County Bank to the Board
The Central Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Maries County Bank Human Resource Director, Jessica Crum.
Great Mines Health Awarded WORC Scholarship to Improve Mobility in Healthcare Careers
MIHN recently announced the award of the WORC scholarship to Great Mines Health in Washington County.
October 2022 Missouri Jobs Report
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6 percent in October 2022, from 2.4 percent in September 2022.
Episode 40: How Working Moms Can Balance Family and Career
Sometimes we believe the lie that we can’t be moms and have a thriving career. But it’s possible. Today we’re talking about some key habits to help set you up for success as a working mom.
CWDR Welcomes Jerrell Morton of YouthBuild to the Board
The Central Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the appointment of YouthBuild Director, Jerrell Morton.
Central Missouri Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week as Apprenticeship Programs Continue to Grow
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week as the number of residents participating in apprenticeships continues an upward trend. Missouri is one of the best states in the nation for...
Fast Track Incentive Grant Application Now Open for 2022-23
The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant application for the 2022-23 academic year is now open.
Central Missouri Job Centers to Assist Residents with Voter Registration
Central Missouri Job Centers are making it easier for Missourians to become registered voters.
Two Central Region Cities Ranked Among Top US Metros for Manufacturing Growth
Congratulations to Jefferson City and Columbia for ranking among top US metros for manufacturing growth.
Episode 39:How to Stop Hopping from Job to Job
There’s really no way to sugarcoat it. Changing jobs often doesn’t look good for you, and employers aren’t impressed. But the good news is you can overcome that. So in today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to stop hopping from job to job.
President Biden’s Pardon of Federal Marijuana Convictions and Its Impact on Employers
On October 6, 2022, President Biden issued a full pardon for all federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana. What does this mean for Missouri?
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Episode 08: Why You Need to Ask This Question in Your Cover Letter
You have to ask for the interview. Not only that, but where you ask matters. We’re talking about exactly where you need to make the ask in your cover letter.
Episode 07: Education, Mentorship, and a Love for History with First Lady Teresa Parson
Sundi Jo sat down with First Lady Teresa Parson to talk education, what it’s like being the wife of a Governor, mentorship, criticism, and more.
Episode 06: Understanding Hard Skills
Employers want to see on your resume, in your cover letter and application what your hard skills are, especially specific to the job you’re applying for.
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