Central Workforce Development Region

06/25/2026

If you know a young person between the ages of 14 and 24 who is figuring out their next step, we want to help.

The Central Workforce Development Region offers free services for youth across mid-Missouri — career exploration, skills development, work experience, and connections to employers who are ready to invest in the next generation of workers.

Whether you are a young person ready to get started, a parent looking for resources, or a school or community partner working to open doors for the youth you serve, we are here to work alongside you.

The future workforce is being built right now. Let us build it together. Learn more at cwdregion.com.

06/25/2026

Missouri just set a bold workforce goal. Find out what it means for job seekers and employers in our region: cwdregion.com/missouri-apprenticeship-programs-2027/

06/24/2026

Did you know The Workforce Link Podcast is available on YouTube?

You landed the job. Now what?The first 90 days on a new job are m...

06/24/2026

Missouri is on a path to 100,000 new apprentices by 2027. Find out what that means for mid-Missouri job seekers and employers: cwdregion.com/missouri-apprenticeship-programs-2027/

06/24/2026

The first three months on a new job aren't just an adjustment period. They're your proving ground.

It's where you demonstrate not just what you know — but who you are.

And the first thing you can do to make a great impression?

Show up ready to learn. Not ready to fix. 📝

06/23/2026

Kalyn Smith was already caring for people on the front lines, working part-time in patient care and emergency medical services. Then she set her sights on becoming a nurse.

With support from the WIOA Adult program, the EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant, and Healthy Blue, Kalyn earned her Associate Degree in Nursing at State Fair Community College. Today, she's a full-time Registered Nurse at Boone Health with a self-supporting wage and full benefits.

"WIOA helped me get through nursing school!" Kalyn says.

Read her full story: https://f.mtr.cool/vcgxfstafw or click the link in our bio.

06/22/2026

Your next great employee is out there. An apprenticeship can help you find them — and train them your way.

Missouri Apprentice Connect makes it easier than ever for Central Missouri employers to build the skilled workforce they need. Through a registered apprenticeship program, you play an active role in shaping the training, setting the standards, and developing talent that fits your business from day one.

And as your apprentice grows, so does their pay — keeping them motivated and invested in your organization.

It is a proven model that benefits your bottom line, your team, and your community.

Learn more at cwdregion.com/moappconnect

06/19/2026

Did you know you can access our career services without ever leaving home?

The Central Workforce Development Region offers virtual support for job seekers across mid-Missouri — job matching, interview prep, skills assessments, veteran services, and more. All free. All available online.

Wherever you are, we are here for you.

Visit cwdregion.com/jobseekers to learn more.

06/19/2026

Today, our offices are closed in observance of Juneteenth.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Monday. Have a great weekend!

06/18/2026

Our Central Region Job Centers and Offices will be closed tomorrow, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday. We look forward to serving you!