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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.
August 2022 Missouri Jobs Report
Over the year, there was an increase of 55,600 jobs from August 2021 to August 2022.
How to Overcome Defeat When You Don’t Get the Job
It’s easy to want to stay frustrated when you get the call or the email that says you didn’t get the job. Don’t let that keep you down. You can turn this into something positive and learn from it.
Columbia Job Center Partners with Multiple Organizations to Host Connecting the Community Job Fair
Several Columbia organizations committed to economic and workforce development, including the Columbia Job Center, are partnering to host a job fair for local employers and job seekers in the Columbia area.
Justice Involved Individuals at ACC Receive Career Development tools Prior to Release
Completion certificates were recently presented to 5 justice-involved individuals at Algoa Correctional Center for successfully finishing a 20-week Work Readiness program.
Apprenticeship Meets Demand for Class A CDL Truck Drivers
Emery Sapp & Sons & the Central Workforce Development Board joined forces to implement a CDL Apprenticeship Program for Class “A” CDL Truck Drivers.
July 2022 Missouri Jobs Report
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.5 percent in July 2022, down from 2.8 percent in June 2022.
Central Region Partners with City of Springfield to Receive $17.5 Million Grant for Good Jobs Challenge
The Central Workforce Development Region has been selected as a sub-recipient for the Good Jobs Challenge grant, a $17.5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration.
Capital City Job Center Partners with Missouri River Regional Library for Job Search Thursdays
The Capital City Job Center is excited to announce its partnership with the MRRL to host Job Search Thursdays, a monthly hiring event offering both employers and job seekers the opportunity to connect and do on-the-spot interviews.
Jacqueline Goes from CNA To ICU RN (Success Story)
Lipford went from earning $13.20/hr as a Certified Nurse Assistant to $30.75/hr as an RN.
Rolla Job Center Partners with Columbia College to Offer On-Site Interviews with over 30 Different Employers
The Rolla Job Center has partnered with Columbia College to offer on-the-spot interviews with over 30 different employers on 08.18.22 at the Rolla campus.
Episode 36:How to Answer “Why Should We Hire You?” During a Job Interview
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.
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