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Rolla Job Center Hosts Successful Freddy’s Hiring Event

Rolla Job Center Hosts Successful Freddy’s Hiring Event

December brings added pressure for job seekers, employers, and partners across Missouri. Learn how the Central Workforce Development Region The Freddy’s Hiring Event in Rolla brought local job seekers and the hiring team together for a day of opportunity and connection. Held at the Rolla Job Center on December 1, the event supported workforce growth and offered community members a chance to explore new career paths.supports the community with steady, people-first service during a high-stress season.

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

by | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Episode 73: Breaking into a New Industry (Without the Experience to Match)

by | August 28, 2025 | Podcast | 0 Comments

Learn how to break into a new industry without experience using real strategies like informational interviews and intentional networking.

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Episode 72: Find The Work You’re Wired To Do with Ken Coleman

by | April 25, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments

This podcast with Ken Coleman explores his book “Find the Work You’re Wired to Do”. Learn how to assess your strengths and find a career you’ll love.

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