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Now Hiring: Employment Specialist at Central Ozarks Private Industry Council (COPIC)
Looking for a meaningful career in workforce development? Central Ozarks Private Industry Council (COPIC) is hiring an Employment Specialist to help connect job seekers with opportunities, support local businesses, and make an impact across Central Missouri. Apply today to join a team that empowers growth and community success.
How the Rolla Job Center Helped Veteran Jake Borleske Find His Next Mission
Discover how Navy veteran Jake Borleske partnered with the Rolla Job Center to land a full-time career with Cox Health. A success story of collaboration, training, and perseverance.
Gentle Hands United Hosting Hiring Event at the Columbia Job Center on November 19
Join Gentle Hands United at the Columbia Job Center on November 19 for a healthcare hiring event. Now hiring LPNs, CNAs, and Caregivers. Pre-register today.
Central Region Connects with Students at Douglass High School Career Fair
Career Consultants Brandi Chick and Amy Messner from the Missouri Job Center–Columbia represented the Central Region at the Douglass High School Career Fair, sharing youth services with students, employers, and job seekers.
The Power of Gratitude: A Game-Changer for Work and Life
Discover how gratitude reduces stress, strengthens relationships, and builds better workplaces across Central Missouri.
Central Region Students Earn Professional Certificate Through Youth Training Program to Boost Career Aspirations
Eight Extended Hair Academy students in Columbia earned professional certifications through Missouri’s Career Opportunity Training for Youth (COTY) program, helping young adults gain work-ready skills and career experience.
New Missouri Scholarship Honors and Supports Public Safety Heroes
Learn about Missouri’s Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship, offering full tuition coverage for public safety personnel and their children. Eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.
Episode 76:Career Shifts: When to Move On and How to Do It Well
Discover the three cognitive habits that make people more accountable and productive at work. Learn how neuroscience supports better team performance.
How Central Missouri Changed Lives Through the EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant
The Central Region’s EDA Good Jobs Challenge trained 700+ Missourians for in-demand careers in healthcare, CDL, and warehousing.
MDHEWD Recognizes 80th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Highlights Accessibility and Workforce Opportunities
MDHEWD celebrates 80 years of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, emphasizing accessibility, inclusion, and workforce opportunities in Missouri.
Central Workforce Development Board Gathers to Strengthen Regional Collaboration for Annual Meeting
The Central Workforce Development Board’s October 2025 meeting featured key updates, partner presentations, and progress on the EDA Good Jobs Challenge.
Southern Boone County R-1 College & Career Fair Welcomes 700 Students
Over 700 students explored college and career opportunities at the Second Annual Southern Boone County R-1 College & Career Fair on October 20, 2025.
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Episode 62: How The Power of Play Can Boost Your Productivity with Mike Montague
In this episode of The Workforce Link Podcast, we will learn from Mike how to be more creative, why play is important in productivity, why grinding doesn’t work, and how we can be more playful.
Episode 61: How to Unlock Your Potential and Embrace Change
Rediscover your past, embrace change, and shape your future with practical insights. Join us in exploring personal transformation in this episode.
The Workforce Link Podcast Season Six Coming Soon
Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming in Season Six of the Workforce Link Podcast.











