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Episode 38:8 Questions Every Job Seeker Should Ask in a Job Interview
What questions should you ask and not ask in a job interview? We’re talking about that in this episode of The Workforce Link Podcast.
Central Region Partners with Emery Sapp to Reduce Truck Driver Shortages
Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) and the Central Workforce Region collaborated to implement a CDL Apprenticeship Program to meet ESS demand for Class “A” CDL Truck Drivers.
Episode 37:3 Ways to Make Your Job Interview More Memorable
Being able to answer “Why should I hire you?” with confidence lets the employer know what you have to offer and why you’re the perfect fit for the job.
CWDR Welcomes Katrina Lambrecht of MU Health Care to the Board
The Central Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Katrina Lambrecht, CEO of MU Health Care to the board.
Central Region Partners with Wonderland Camp to Assist Individuals with Disabilities
The Central Region partnered with Vocational Rehabilitation, braiding funding to support students with disabilities with a paid work experience opportunity to be interns at Wonderland Camp in Rocky Mount, MO.
Noah Becomes a Sheriff’s Deputy (Success Story)
Heltzel earned a State of Missouri Department of Public Safety License, Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Diploma, and multiple training certifications.
September 2022 Missouri Jobs Report
Over the year, there was an increase of 71,500 jobs from September 2021 to September 2022.
Central Region Celebrates Manufacturing Month for October 2022
We wanted to celebrate the Central Region Workforce Development Board Members and their companies representing the Manufacturing sector.
This is The Question You Should Ask In Your Cover Letter
Saying this one thing will put you ahead of almost everyone else applying for that job.
Central Region Requests Proposals for CDL Training Providers
The Central Workforce Development Board is requesting proposals from professional tractor‐trailer truck driving training providers with the objective of expanding the training capacity and providing increased access to truck driving CDL training in the Lebanon,...
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Central Workforce Development Board Local Plan Modification – Public Notice
Consistent with the “sunshine” provisions of WIOA sec. 107(e), the Central Workforce Development Board, comprised of 19 contiguous counties of Central Missouri, will have available for public review and comment a modification to its 2020-2023 WIOA local plan. The plan...
Avoid These Mistakes When Applying for a Job
Entering the workforce can be fun, but you can come up against some roadblocks. We’re going to talk about two mistakes that you need to avoid.
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Episode 05: From Prison to Peer Support with Jean Solis
After serving 11 years in prison and overcoming a heroine addiction, my friend Jeanie has a powerful story of restoration that will inspire you to keep moving forward.
Episode 04: How to Find Your Value
When we know our value, our decisions reflect that. When we don’t know our value, our decisions reflect that.
Episode 03: Understanding Soft Skills
Knowing what soft skills define you will help be one step ahead of the game in the job search world.
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