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CWDB Requesting Proposals for WIOA Service Provider

CWDB is requesting proposals for a provider of WIOA programs and services and One-Operation in nineteen counties of Central Missouri.

Columbia and Lebanon Job Centers to Host FAFSA Frenzy Events

MDHEWD will host the following winter FAFSA Frenzy events ahead of the Feb. 1 Access Missouri Grant priority deadline in Columbia and Lebanon.

Season 2: Episode 6: How to Handle Workplace Disagreements

In today’s episode, we’re diving into four specific ways that you can handle workplace disagreements to improve and strengthen your work relationships.

Kraft Heinz Columbia to Host Multiple On-Site Interviews at the Columbia Job Center, Seeking Production Workers

Join the Columbia Job Center and Kraft Heinz for on-site interviews January 19th and February 9th.

Columbia Job Center to Host Hiring Event for Columbia Regional Airport TSA Officers

TSA will be doing on-site interviews at the Columbia Job Center on 01.13.22, from 10a-1p, hiring security officers for the Columbia Airport.

Episode 5: 4 Reasons You’re Still Unemployed and What to Do About It

Everyone everywhere seems to be hiring, so shouldn’t it be easy to get the job we want? There might just be some reasons you didn’t think of.

Episode 4: How to Leave a Job Well

Before you head to a new business, it’s important to make sure you’ve taken care of business in your current one in a healthy way.

Capital City Job Center to Host January 12 Walk-In Wednesdays, Offering Hundreds of Job Opportunities

The Capital City Job Center will host its first monthly Walk-In Wednesdays event of the year, offering over 100 job opportunities.

CWDR Welcomes City of Rolla Administrator John Butz to the Board

The CWDB is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Butz, Administrator for the City of Rolla.

What makes Central Missouri a Great Place for new Grads

College graduate trying to figure out where to make your next move? Look no further!

Episode 3: Three Tips to Help You Overcome Defeat When You Don’t Get the Job

Feeling defeated after not getting that job you wanted? Here are 3 tips to help you overcome that feeling.

November 2021 Missouri Jobs Report

Missouri’s recovery continued with an increase of 73,300 jobs from November 2020 to November 2021.

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Episode 83: How to Make a Great Impression in Your First 90 Days on the Job

by Sundi Jo Graham | June 10, 2026 | Podcast | 0 Comments

You got the job — now what? The first 90 days on a new job are more important than most people realize. Tune in to Episode 83 of The Workforce Link Podcast to find out how to make a great impression, build the right relationships, and set yourself up for long-term success from day one.

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Episode 82: Why Job Descriptions Are Scaring Away Good Candidates

by Sundi Jo Graham | May 19, 2026 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Is your job description driving away top talent? In Episode 82 of The Workforce Link Podcast, we break down why job descriptions are quietly scaring away good candidates and six practical things you can do right now to fix them.

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Episode 81: Why Your Emotions Are Blocking Your Job Search Success

by Sundi Jo Graham | April 22, 2026 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Your resume might not be the problem. In Episode 81 of The Workforce Link Podcast, we break down how anxiety and self-doubt quietly sabotage your job search and what you can do about it.

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Episode 80: Hiring for Attitude vs. Experience: Which Matters More?

by Sundi Jo Graham | February 25, 2026 | Podcast | 0 Comments

When hiring, what matters more: attitude or experience? In this episode of the Workforce Link Podcast, we explore how employers can balance technical expertise and soft skills to build stronger teams and improve long-term retention.

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Episode 79: You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out

by Sundi Jo Graham | January 28, 2026 | Podcast | 0 Comments

You don’t have to have your career figured out to move forward. In this episode of the Workforce Link Podcast, Sundi Jo explores why clarity matters more than certainty and how slowing down can help you take the next step with confidence.

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Episode 78: A Fresh Start for Your Career and Workforce Planning

by Sundi Jo Graham | January 5, 2026 | Podcast | 0 Comments

The new year often brings pressure to have clear answers about work and career goals. This episode explores how to start fresh with intention, focus on clarity over urgency, and take meaningful next steps in career and workforce planning.

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Episode 77: The Brain Science Behind Getting Things Done at Work

by Sundi Jo Graham | November 20, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Learn the brain science behind accountability at work. This Workforce Link Podcast episode explains why some employees excel and how all Missouri job seekers and employers can build stronger habits.

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Episode 76:Career Shifts: When to Move On and How to Do It Well

by Sundi Jo Graham | October 29, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Discover the three cognitive habits that make people more accountable and productive at work. Learn how neuroscience supports better team performance.

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Episode 75: AI, Automation, and the Future of Work: How Technology Is Changing Jobs

by Sundi Jo Graham | October 2, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Explore how AI and automation are transforming jobs—and how job seekers and employers can adapt.

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Episode 74: How Stacy Learned to Break the Cycle

by Sundi Jo Graham | September 11, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Stacy Dismang Wright spent 21 years in prison. Now she’s helping others recover. Hear her powerful story of redemption, purpose, and second chances.

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