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City of Springfield Hosts Grant Avenue Parkway Related Construction Industry Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2023Media Contacts: Kristen Milam, 573-819-3713, [email protected] orKatherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306, [email protected]

City of Springfield Hosts Grant Avenue Parkway Relate...

EPA Regional Administrator in Springfield for Check Presentation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2023Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

EPA Regional Administrator in Springfield for Check Presentation

The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development is hosting a...

City of Springfield Receives $500,000 EPA Grant to Expand Green for Greene Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

City of Springfield Receives $500,000 EPA Grant to Expand Green for Greene Program

The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Deve...

Public Safety Registered Apprenticeship Briefing Set for December 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 17, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Public Safety Registered Apprenticeship Briefing Set for December 1

A Public Safety Registered Apprenticeship Briefing, designed to intr...

Public Entities Mark the Start of National Apprenticeship Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 14, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Public Entities Mark the Start of National Apprenticeship Week

To kick off National Apprenticeship Week, several public entiti...

Inaugural I-Create Manufacturing Career Day to Host 1,000 Area Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 21, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Inaugural I-Create Manufacturing Career Day to Host 1,000 Area Students

The inaugural I-Create Manufacturing Career Day is set for F...

Department of Workforce Development Receives $5,000 grant from Walmart

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 18, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives $5,000 grant from Walmart

The City of Springfield Department of Workforce De...

Missouri Job Center and Elks Lodge #409 to Cohost Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 28, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center and Elks Lodge #409 to Cohost Job Fair

The Missouri Job Center and Elks Lodge #409 are cohosting a ...

Workforce Vibe Concludes Series on the Impact of Childcare on the Workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 19, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Concludes Series on the Impact of Childcare on the Workforce

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has releas...

Department of Workforce Development Awarded $17.5 Million Good Jobs Challenge Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 3, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta, Communications Coordinator417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Awarded $17.5 Million Good Jobs Challenge Grant

The City of Springfield Department of...

Missouri Job Center Relocating North Office to O’Reilly Center for Hope

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 28, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta, Communications Coordinator417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Relocating North Office to O’Reilly Center for Hope 

The Missouri Job Center in Spr...

Dept of Workforce Development Receives $3 Million DOL Grant for Apprenticeships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives $3 Million DOL Grant for Apprenticeships

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, located...

The Billion Dollar Economic Impact of Childcare in Missouri

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

The Billion Dollar Economic Impact of Childcare in Missouri

 The City’s Department of Workforce Development has dropped it’s latest epis...

Build My Future Offers Grants to Bolster Workforce in Construction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306[email protected]

Build My Future Offers Grants to Bolster Workforce in Construction

The Build My Future Board of Directors is now offering small grants of up to $50...

Summer Job Fair for Vets and General Public on June 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306[email protected]

Summer Job Fair for Vets and General Public on June 7

Twenty-five area employers and ten Veteran support organizations will be on hand for a Multi-In...

Workforce Vibe Tackles the Topic of Childcare and the Effects on the Workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Tackles the Topic of Childcare and the Effects on the Workforce

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has releas...

Department of Workforce Development Hosts Employer Forum on Untapped Talent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Hosts Employer Forum on Untapped Talent

The City’s Department of Workforce Development is hosting an employ...

Department of Workforce Development Receives LEAP Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 6, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives LEAP Award

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, located at the Missouri Job Center, has been reco...

Dept of Workforce Development Asks for Additional Funding for “Let’s Get To Work” Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Asks for Additional Funding for “Let’s Get To Work” Initiative

The City’s Department of Workforce Developme...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Multi-Industry Hiring Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Multi-Industry Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a Multi-Industry Hiring Event on Tuesday, May...

High School and College Students to Discuss Their Future Plans at Roundtable Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta 417-880-6306 [email protected]

High School and College Students to Discuss Their Future Plans at Roundtable Events

The Department of Workforce Development, housed a...

Workforce Vibe Explores Mental Health from a Caregiver Perspective

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                April 15, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Explores Mental Health from a Caregiver ...

More than 2,600 High School Students to Gather for Construction Showcase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

More than 2,600 High School Students to Attend Construction Showcase

More than 2,600 area high school students are set to attend Build My Future Construction Show...

Dept of Workforce Development Receives Go-Ahead to Apply for Grant Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives Go-Ahead to Apply for Grant Funding

Springfield City Council has approved a bill to allow the D...

Workforce Vibe Talks Mental Health at the College Level

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Talks Mental Health at the College Level

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has released it’s latest episode of Workf...

Missouri Job Center Hosts City of Springfield Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts City of Springfield Job Fair

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a City of Springfield Job Fair on Tuesday, Ma...

Dept of Workforce Development Receives Funding for “Let’s Get To Work” Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives Funding for “Let’s Get To Work” Initiative

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, l...

EPA Grant Awarded to Continue Green for Greene Job Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 23, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306[email protected]

EPA Grant Awarded to Continue Green for Greene Job Training

 The City’s Department of Workforce Development, located at...

Workforce Vibe Tackles Mental Health at Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 18, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Tackles Mental Health at Work

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has released it’s latest episode of Wor...

Department of Workforce Development Receives NEA Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                February 8, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives NEA...

Workforce Vibe Talks About Creating Company Culture as an Employee Retention Strategy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2022Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Talks About Creating Company Culture as an Employee Retention Strategy

 The City’s Department of Workforce D...

90-Day Trucking Apprenticeship Challenge Aims to Recruit More Truck Drivers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 7, 2022Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

90-Day Trucking Apprenticeship Challenge Aims to Recruit More Truck Drivers

To help meet critical supply chain needs by recruiting and tra...

Final Podcast of 2021 Focuses on Finding Work Life Balance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                December 22, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Final Podcast of 2021 Focuses on Finding W...

Department of Workforce Development Names Assistant Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

 Department of Workforce Development Names Assistant Director

The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development has ...

Workforce Vibe Podcast Sits Down with State Director of Workforce Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                November 18, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

 Workforce Vibe Podcast Sits Down...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Hiring Event for Veterans and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 12, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Hiring Event for Veterans and Families

As a service to the men and women who have served our country, th...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Healthcare Hiring Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 5, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Healthcare Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a Healthcare Hiring Event on Tuesday...

Momentum State of the Workforce Survey Launches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

Momentum State of the Workforce Survey Launches

The Missouri Job Center announces the launch of its Momentum State of the Workforce Surv...

Workforce Vibe Podcast Talks to High Schoolers About Their Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Podcast Talks to High Schoolers About Their Future

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, ho...

Dept of Workforce Development to Apply for Good Jobs Challenge Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 19, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development to Apply for Good Jobs Challenge Grant

Springfield City Council approved a measure allowing ...

Missouri Job Center Hosts First Responder Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 13, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts First Responder Job Fair

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a First Responder Job Fair on Thursday, Octobe...

Workforce Vibe Podcast Focuses on Generations in Four-Part Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 23, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Podcast Focuses on Generations in Four-Part Series

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, housed...

Missouri Job Center and Jordan Valley Clinic Offer Job Fair & Vaccine Clinic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]pringfieldmo.gov

Missouri Job Center and Jordan Valley Clinic Offer Job Fair & Vaccine Clinic

The Missouri Job Center and Jordan Valle...

Missouri Job Center Offers One Day Workshop on Entrepreneurship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389[email protected]

 Missouri Job Center Offers One Day Workshop on Entrepreneurship

The Missouri Job Center is offering a free, one-day workshop on e...

Workforce Vibe Releases Latest Episode on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                August 25, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Workforce Vibe Releases Latest Episode on Di...

City of Springfield names Workforce Development Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD NAMES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

City Manager Jason Gage has selected Sally Payne to permanently fill t...

Department of Workforce Development Receives $3 Million DOL Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or[email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Receives $3 Million DOL Grant

The Department of Workforce Development, located at the Missouri Job Center, ha...

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 22, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389[email protected]

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs 

The Missouri Job Center is seeking applicants for an upcom...

Department of Workforce Development Launches New Podcast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Department of Workforce Development Launches New Podcast

The Department of Workforce Development in conjunction with the City of Spring...

HIRING EVENT & RESOURCE FAIR GEARED TOWARD VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306 or[email protected]

 HIRING EVENT & RESOURCE FAIR GEARED TOWARD VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

The Missouri Job Center and the American Legion...

One-Stop Pop Up Returns to Park Central Square After Hiatus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306[email protected]

One-Stop Pop Up Returns to Park Central Square After Hiatus

After a two-year hiatus due largely to the coronavirus, the Missouri Job...

Missouri Job Center and Health Department Team Up for “Get a Shot, Get a Job”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center and Health Department Team Up for “Get a Shot, Get a Job”

The Missouri Job Center and the Springfield-Gree...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Drive Thru Job Fair with 20 Employers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Drive Thru Job Fair  with 20 Employers

 The Missouri Job Center in Springfield is hosting ...

Missouri Job Center Resumes In-Person Workshops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                April 20, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Resumes In-Person Workshops

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Career Closet to Reopen to the Public

PRESS RELEASEFor more information, contact:Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306 or [email protected] 25, 2021

Career Closet to Reopen to the Public

The Career Closet, located inside the Missouri Job Center at 2900 E. Sunshine, is reopening to t...

Missouri Job Center to Host Big Shots Golf Hiring Event

Media AlertFor more information, contact:Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306 or [email protected] 19, 2021

Missouri Job Center to Host Big Shots Golf Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center and Big Shots Golf are teaming up to host an all-day hir...

Missouri Job Center Locations Return to Normal Operations Starting March 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Locations Return to Normal Operations Starting March 15

The Missouri Job Center offices in Springfield and Branso...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Drive Thru Job Fair in Branson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               March 3, 2021Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Drive Thru Job Fair in Branso...

Missouri Job Center to Release Momentum Workforce Survey Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2021Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389[email protected]

Missouri Job Center to Release Momentum Workforce Survey Results

The Missouri Job Center will release the results of its annual ...

Missouri Job Center to Host Two-Day Amazon Hiring Event

Media AlertFor more information, contact:Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306 or [email protected]

 Missouri Job Center to Host Two-Day Amazon Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center is pleased to partner with Amazon in hosting a two-day hirin...

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 10, 2021

Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389

[email protected]

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

The Missouri Job Center is seeking applicants for two upcoming s...

Department of Labor satisfied with City’s action to address grant fund eligibility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s Workforce Development Department has received word that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is satisfied with the corrective action clarifying eligibility processes regarding the use of grant funds for a workf...

Momentum State of the Workforce Survey Launches for 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 24, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306or [email protected]

Momentum State of the Workforce Survey Launches for 2021

The Missouri Job Center announces the launch of the seventh annual Momentum State of the...

All Missouri Job Center Locations Move to Appointment Only Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                November 17, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

All Missouri Job Center Locations Move to App...

Veterans Drive Thru Job Fair Set for October 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                October 15, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Veterans Drive Thru Job Fair Set for October 2...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Drive Thru Job Fair in Branson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 1, 2020Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 (W) or 417-880-6306 (C)[email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Drive Thru Job Fair in Branson

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a Drive...

Missouri Job Center Partners with The Geek Foundation to Offer IT Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              September 18, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Partners with The Geek Foundation t...

Missouri to Release Lost Wages Assistance Benefits to Unemployed Workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               August 25, 2020Contact: [email protected] orKatherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri to Release Lost W...

Missouri Job Center Receives CARES Act Funding to Support Local Workforce Needs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Receives CARES Act Funding to Support  Local Workforce Needs

As part of the CARES Act, the Missouri Job Cen...

Missouri Job Center Cohosts Drive Thru Job Fair in Hollister

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 19, 2020Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Cohosts Drive Thru Job Fair in Hollister

The Missouri Job Center and the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce ar...

Missouri Job Center Opening Northside Location on Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               August 17, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Opening Northside Location on Thursda...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Second Drive Thru Job Fair in a Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 16, 2020Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Second Drive Thru Job Fair in a Month

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield is hosting a second Drive Thr...

Missouri Job Center Relocating Northside Location

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 7, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Relocating Northside Location

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield is relocating its northside affiliate office to a ...

City Council Approves Bills to Aid Workforce Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

City Council Approves Bills to Aid Workforce Development

Three proposals were approved by Springfield City Council at their June 29 meetin...

Missouri Job Center Branson Reopening to the Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, Missouri Job Center417-841-3389 or 417-880-6306[email protected]

Missouri Job Center Branson Reopening to the Public

The Missouri Job Center affiliate office in Branson will reopen t...

Missouri Job Center to Host Drive Thru Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2020Media Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center to Host Drive Thru Job Fair

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield is hosting its first Drive Thru Job Fair on W...

MO Dept. of Labor Division of Employment Security Announces Return of Unemployment Requirements

MEDIA ALERTJune 15, 2020Contact: [email protected] orKatherine Trombetta, Missouri Job Center417-841-3389 or 417-880-6306[email protected]

MO Department of Labor Division of Employment Security Announces Return of Unemployment Require...

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training Opportunities for Those Out of Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training Opportunities for Those Out of Work

The Missouri Job Center currently offers several career training opportunit...

State Director of Workforce Development to Visit Missouri Job Center on Opening Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

State Director of Workforce Development to Visit Missouri Job Center on Opening Day

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield will reopen to t...

Missouri Job Center Reopening to the Public on May 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Reopening to the Public on May 28

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield will reopen to the public on Thursday, May 28,...

Missouri Dept of Labor Releases Guidance on Unemployment Benefits for Those Who Refuse to Return to

MEDIA ALERT                May 7, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, Missouri Job Center417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Dept of Labor Releases Guidance...

Missouri Job Center Releases Information on Tentative Reopening to the Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, Missouri Job Center417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Releases Information on Tentative Reopening to the Public

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield an...

Missouri Job Center Hosting Facebook Live Event Today

MEDIA ALERTApril 23, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, Missouri Job Center417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosting Facebook Live Event Today

The Missouri Job Center is hosting an informational session through Face...

Missouri Dept. of Labor Releases Information on Self-Employed, Gig Workers to Apply for Unemployment

Media AlertApril 15, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Employment Security (DES) is encouraging self-employed, gig worke...

Missouri Department of Labor Releases New Unemployment Benefits Information

Media AlertApril 9, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Department of Labor Releases New Unemployment Benefits Information

The Missouri Department of Labor released updated information today on f...

Missouri Job Center and City of Springfield Host Facebook Live Event Today

Media AlertApril 8, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center and City of Springfield Host Facebook Live Event Today

The Department of Workforce Development and the City of Springfield is ho...

Changes to Food Stamp Benefits in Response to COVID-19

MEDIA ALERTFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 26, 2020

Changes to Food Stamp Benefits in Response to COVID-19

To meet the nutritional needs of low-income Missourians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Services Family Support Division has announc...

Missouri Job Center South and Branson Offices Close to the Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          &am...

Missouri Job Center North Office to Temporarily Close

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center North Office to Temporarily Close

The Missouri Job Center North Office located at 1443 N. Robberson, in the CoxHealth North Med...

Momentum State of the Workforce Survey Results Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 20, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Momentum State of the Workforce Survey Results Released

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has announced the results of th...

Missouri Job Center Branson Hosts Large Multi-Industry Hiring Event & Veteran Resource Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389[email protected]

Missouri Job Center Branson Hosts Large Multi-Industry Hiring Event & Veteran Resource Fair

More than 30 employers from the Branson area will participate i...

Large Hiring Event in Dallas County on January 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center to Host Large Hiring Event in Dallas County on January 30

The Missouri Job Center Ozark Region in conjunction with Dallas Cou...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Large Multi-Industry Hiring Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Large Multi-Industry Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center is hosting its first big hiring event of the year o...

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2020Contact: Katherine Trombetta, [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

The Missouri Job Center is seeking applicants for two upcoming sessions of the Green...

Director of Workforce Development Mary Ann Rojas retires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Director of Workforce Development Mary Ann Rojas recently announced she would be retiring from the City of Springfield. Rojas is moving back to her native Texas and is excited to spend more time with her two daught...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Multi-Industry Roundtable Discussion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 15, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389, 417-880-6306 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Multi-Industry Roundtable

The Missouri Job Center invites business and industry leaders from all sectors...

HIRING EVENT & RESOURCE FAIR GEARED TOWARD VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2019Contact:  Katherine Trombetta, [email protected], 417-841-3389 or 417-880-6306

HIRING EVENT & RESOURCE FAIR GEARED TOWARD VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

In keeping with the Veteran’s Day tr...

State of the Workforce Momentum Survey Launches for 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 28, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389, 417-880-6306 or [email protected]

State of the Workforce Momentum Survey Launches for 2020

The Missouri Job Center announces the launch of the sixth annual Momentum ...

Missouri Job Center Addressing Opioid Crisis with Missouri Works Together Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         &...

Build My Future Branches Out Into Healthcare Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 16, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Build My Future Branches Out Into Healthcare Field

The inaugural Build My Future Healthcare Career Expo for high school students is Tuesday, Octo...

Manufacturing Hiring Event to Celebrate Manufacturing Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 25, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389[email protected]

Manufacturing Hiring Event to Celebrate Manufacturing Day

As a lead in to Manufacturing Day on October 4, the Missouri Job Center is hosting a manu...

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR EMPLOYABILITY SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 17, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR EMPLOYABILITY SUMMIT

Registration is now open for the fifth annual EmployAbility Summit, set for Wednesday, October 16,...

City Council Hears Information on the Department of Workforce Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-880-6306 or [email protected]

City Council Hears Information on the Department of Workforce Development

The City’s Department of Workforce Development presented a qua...

Green for Greene Graduation & Hiring Event on Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 19, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Green for Greene Graduation & Hiring Event on Friday

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a graduation ceremony and hiring event for participant...

Dept. of Workforce Development to Present at Tomorrow's Council Lunch

Media AlertAugust 19, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta417-841-3389 or 417-880-6306

The Department of Workforce Development will present to City Council members at Council Lunch on Tuesday, August 20, 11:30 am, in the Denny Whayne Conference Room. Workforce...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND GRADUATION SET FOR FRIDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND GRADUATION SET FOR FRIDAY

The twelfth cohort of Change One Thousand will graduate on Friday, July 26, 2:00 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 29...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Discussion on Hiring Justice Involved Individuals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 25, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts Discussion on Hiring Justice Involved Individuals

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a panel discussion to help guide busi...

Missouri Job Center Business Service Team to Receive Economic Impact Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Business Service Team to Receive Economic Impact Award

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the M...

HIRING AND RESOURCE FAIR FOR LOCAL VETERANS - UPDATED INFORMATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sabrina Bonnette, [email protected], 417-841-3353 Local Veteran Employment Representative or Katherine Trombetta, [email protected], 417-841-3389 or 417-880-6306

HIRING AND RESOURCE FAIR FOR LOCAL VETERANS...

HIRING AND RESOURCE FAIR FOR LOCAL VETERANS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sabrina Bonnette, [email protected], 417-841-3353 Local Veteran Employment Representative or Katherine Trombetta, [email protected], 417-841-3389 or 417-880-6306

HIRING AND RESOURCE FAIR FOR LOCAL VETERANS...

Job Fair Aimed at Supporting Springfield’s Hispanic Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Job Fair Aimed at Supporting Springfield’s Hispanic Community

The Missouri Job Center is partnering with ALAS, a local Hispanic ...

Registration Deadline Extended for Free Environmental Jobs Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2019Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Registration Deadline Extended for Free Environmental Jobs Training

The Missouri Job Center has extended the registration deadline...

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training for Environmental Jobs

The Missouri Job Center is seeking applicants for the Green for Greene program, a free training i...

America’s Promise Health Care Hiring Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2019

Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

America’s Promise Health Care Hiring Event on May 20

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a health care hiring event to assist recent graduat...

Missouri Job Center Hosts EO Lunch & Learn for Local Employers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

Missouri Job Center Hosts EO Lunch & Learn for Local Employers

The Missouri Job Center and the Missouri State University Small Business Development Cen...

Missouri Job Center Connects Employers with Job Seekers on the Autism Spectrum

Career Connections, a networking event designed to connect local employers with those on the Autism Spectrum, is Tuesday, April 30, from 1-4 pm at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine in Springfield. All those on the Autism Spectrum who are looking f...

Record Attendance at Third Annual Build My Future

This year’s Build My Future Construction Showcase saw record attendance Wednesday as nearly 2,700 students from across southwest Missouri descended on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds EPlex to learn more about construction and skilled trades. The na...

Green for Greene Graduation & Hiring Event on Friday

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a graduation ceremony and hiring event for participants of the Green for Greene training program. The graduation is Friday, April 12, 1 pm, at The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway, in Springfield.

This unique training gives gr...

Third Annual Build My Future Set to be One of the Largest in the Nation

The third annual Build My Future Construction Showcase is Wednesday, April 17, 9 am to 2 pm, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E*Plex, 3001 N. Grant Ave. The nationally recognized event is organized by the Build My Future Collaborative, comprised of several...

Missouri Job Center to host Wednesday Works Hiring Event

Missouri Job Center to host Wednesday Works Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center is hosting its weekly installment of Wednesday Works on April 10, from 9 to 11 am at the Job Center’s south location, 2900 E. Sunshine. Job seekers are invited to st...

Missouri Job Center in Branson Hosts Multi-Industry Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lecia Horton, [email protected]

Missouri Job Center in Branson Hosts Multi-Industry Job Fair

More than 20 companies in the Branson area will participate in a Job and Resource Fair hosted by the Missouri Job Ce...

One Stop Pop Up Returns to Park Central Square

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a two-day One Stop Pop Up on Park Central Square, April 9 and 10, from 9 am to 3 pm. The One Stop Pop Up brings the resources of the Missouri Job Center and provides information to those who may not be able to travel to ...

Location Change for Legalization and the Workforce Part 2

The Missouri Job Center announces a location change for the Legalization and the Workforce forum on Thursday, April 4. The forum will now be held at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine, Springfield, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Local and state experts will be ...

Legalization and the Workforce Part 2

The Missouri Job Center is hosting its second forum on the impact of Legalization and the Workforce on Thursday, April 4, 9 am to 4 pm, at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 East Brookside Drive, Springfield.

Local and state experts will be on hand to discus...

MICRO-GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED AT CHECK PRESENTATION CEREMONY

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board in Springfield is pleased to announce the recipients of rural community micro-grants. These grants will be highlighted at a special check presentation ceremony on Monday, April 1, 1:30 pm, at the Missouri Job C...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND CLASS TO GRADUATE ON FRIDAY

The ninth cohort of Change One Thousand will graduate on Friday, March 1, 2:00 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. The guest speaker will be Greene County Commissioner Harold Bengsch.

Change One Thousand is a skills academy that teaches parti...

Missouri Job Center to host Wednesday Works Hiring Event

The Missouri Job Center is hosting its inaugural Wednesday Works Hiring Event on February 27, from 9 to 11 am at the Job Center’s south location, 2900 E. Sunshine. Job seekers are invited to stop by and visit with representatives from five diffe...

Missouri Job Center Hosts CWRC Celebration for Stone County

The Missouri Job Center is pleased to announce that Stone County has achieved the status of ACT Certified Work Ready Community by the State of Missouri. To celebrate this accomplishment, the community is invited to attend a celebration reception on Tuesda...

Momentum Report Findings Released at Upcoming Luncheon

The fifth annual Momentum State of the Workforce report findings will be released to the public on Wednesday, February 20, during the Momentum Luncheon at the White River Conference Center. Doors open at 11 am and attendees are encouraged to get there ear...

MICRO-GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN OZARK REGION

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board in Springfield is now accepting applications for micro-grants of up to $5,000 to assist rural communities in enhancing workforce development,

economic development, and developing leadership in their respective c...

Deadline Approaching for Free Job Training Program

The Missouri Job Center is now offering free job training programs for young adults ages 18-24 in the healthcare, environmental, transportation and construction industries for those who qualify. Participants can earn a starting wage of $12 per hour while ...

Momentum Survey Deadline Extended to February 1

The deadline to participate in the fifth annual Momentum State of the Workforce Survey has been extended to February 1, 2019. Businesses and organizations from around the region are asked to give feedback through a short 20 question survey. The survey all...

State of the Workforce Momentum Survey Deadline Approaches

The deadline to participate in the fifth annual Momentum State of the Workforce Survey is Friday, January 25. Businesses and organizations from around the region are encouraged to give feedback through a short 20 question survey. The survey allows the Mis...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND GRADUATION SET FOR FRIDAY

The eighth cohort of Change One Thousand will graduate on Friday, Jan. 18, 2:00 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. The guest speaker will be Francine Pratt, Director of Prosper Springfield. This cohort is one of the largest classes to date....

Missouri Job Center Hosts Multi-Industry Hiring Event & Skill Up Info Fair

More than 40 companies in the region will participate in the Missouri Job Center’s first big hiring event of the year on January 22, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine, in Springfie...

Missouri Job Center Offers Free Training For Green Jobs

The Missouri Job Center is seeking applicants for the Green for Greene program, a free training in which participants earn certifications for environmental-related careers. Green for Greene is funded by a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection A...

Tuition-free manufacturing training to begin in January

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Missouri Job Center and Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) have partnered to develop the Aspire to Create program focused on preparing young adults receiving SNAP Benefits for careers in manufacturing through hands-on...

Local Cyber Security Expert to Talk About Cyber Crime Prevention Careers

The Missouri Job Center is pleased to host cyber security expert Lorne Hazlewood, Senior Information Security Analyst at BKD, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 1 pm, at the Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. Mr. Hazlewood will talk about the need for trained professionals ...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND CLASS TO GRADUATE ON FRIDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Katherine Trombetta, 417-841-3389 or [email protected]

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND CLASS TO GRADUATE ON FRIDAY

The seventh cohort of Change One Thousand will graduate on Friday, Dec. 7, 1:30 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 2...

Webster County Receives Certified Work Ready Community Status

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a celebration for Webster County for becoming a Certified Work Ready Community. Area leaders, elected officials and Job Center staff will come together to celebrate this important accomplishment on Monday, December 10, 3...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Inaugural Computer Science Education Week

In partnership with local tech companies, the Mid-America Technology Alliance, and local higher education institutions, the Missouri Job Center is hosting its first ever Hour of Code/Computer Science

Education Week December 3-7. During this week, numerous ...

New Grants Aim to Curb Healthcare Worker Shortage

The America’s Promise Grant, formerly known as Ozarks Promise, recently received national approval for four new healthcare-related training programs. The grant covers full tuition and fees for all required courses and is administered through the...

State of the Workforce Momentum Survey Launches for 2019

The Missouri Job Center announces the launch of the fifth annual Momentum State of the Workforce Survey. Businesses and organizations from around the region are encouraged to give feedback through a short 20 question survey. The survey allows the Missouri...

RURAL OUTREACH TOWN HALL HOSTED BY MISSOURI JOB CENTER

As a way to strengthen ties and support Taney County, the Missouri Job Center, Ozark Region, is hosting a Rural Outreach Initiative Town Hall on Thursday, November 29, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Branson Convention Center, Fall Creek Room, located at 200 Sy...

Large Multi-Industry Hiring Event Geared Toward Military Vets

More than 40 companies will be participating in a Multi-Industry Hiring Event geared toward military veterans on Friday, November 16, from 12 – 3:30 pm. The hiring event will be held at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine in Springfield.

&a...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Healthcare Roundtable

Representatives from the healthcare industry are coming together to talk workforce needs and challenges at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Missouri Job Center. The roundtable is Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 am, at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshi...

Springfield Apprenticeship Council to host Ozarks Apprenticeship Connection event

The Springfield Apprenticeship Council will host an Ozarks Apprenticeship Connection event on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 4–6 p.m. at the Northview Center, located at 301 E. Talmage St. in Springfield. The Ozarks Apprenticeship Connection event is fr...

RURAL OUTREACH TOWN HALL HOSTED BY MISSOURI JOB CENTER

As a way to strengthen ties and support Christian County, the Missouri Job Center, Ozark Region, is hosting a Rural Outreach Initiative Town Hall on Thursday, November 8, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Christian County Resource Center, 1106 W. Jackson Street i...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND CLASS TO GRADUATE ON FRIDAY

The sixth cohort of Change One Thousand will graduate on Friday, Nov. 2, 2:30 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. The guest speaker will be Springfield City Councilman, Richard Ollis.

Change One Thousand is a skills academy that teaches parti...

Workforce of Tomorrow to Discuss Expectations of Today with Employers

Area employers, educators and students are invited to attend a Youth Roundtable event on Thursday, October 25, from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. The Youth Roundtable is a continuation of several other industry specific roundt...

REGISTER TODAY FOR EMPLOYABILITY SUMMIT 2018

This is the final week to register for the fourth annual EmployAbility Summit, set for Wednesday, October 24, 7:30 am, at The Diamond Room, 2340 W. Grand Street, Springfield. This annual event, sponsored by the Missouri Job Center, raises awareness of emp...

Missouri Job Center Hosts Manufacturing Roundtable

Springfield area manufacturers are getting together to talk workforce needs and challenges this industry faces, at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Missouri Job Center. The roundtable is set for Thursday, October 11, 7:30 am, at the Missouri Job Cent...

Manufacturing Hiring Event Thursday in Downtown Springfield

Nearly 20 local and national manufacturing companies are participating in an industry specific hiring event on Thursday, October 4, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, at the Mill Building, 216 W. Central Street, just one block west of City Hall.

“Thi...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND CLASS TO GRADUATE ON FRIDAY

The fifth cohort of Change One Thousand will graduate on Friday, Sept. 28, 2:00 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. Change One Thousand is a skills academy that

teaches participants resume writing, interview skills, proper work etiquette as w...

Missouri Hospital Association Releases 2018 Annual Survey Results

The Missouri Hospital Association met on Wednesday at the Missouri Job Center to discuss the findings of their annual Workforce Survey. Area educators, employers, and workforce representatives came together to discuss and collaborate on issues facing the ...

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR EMPLOYABILITY SUMMIT

Registration is now open for the fourth annual EmployAbility Summit, set for Wednesday, October 24, 7:30 am, at The Diamond Room, 2340 W. Grand Street, Springfield. This annual event, sponsored by the Missouri Job Center, raises awareness of employment po...

CHANGE ONE THOUSAND CLASS TO GRADUATE ON FRIDAY

A good job is a great start, and that’s what the fourth cohort of Change One Thousand hopes to accomplish after graduation. To celebrate their accomplishments, a graduation ceremony will be held in their honor on Friday, August 24, 2:00 pm, at t...

RURAL OUTREACH TOWN HALL HOSTED BY MISSOURI JOB CENTER

As a way to strengthen ties and support the Polk County community, the Missouri Job Center, Ozark Region, is hosting a Rural Outreach Initiative Town Hall on Wednesday,

August 22, 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Best Western Plus, 777 E. San Martin Street, Bolivar.

&a...

Multi-Industry Hiring Event set for August 23 at the Missouri Job Center

More than 40 companies in Southwest Missouri will come together for a Multi-Industry Hiring Event on August 23, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. The hiring event will be held at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine, in Springfield.

“This is a ...

INFORMATION FAIR TARGETED TOWARDS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

The Missouri Job Center is hosting an information and resource fair aimed at helping active military and veterans connect with the services they need. The Post-Independence Day Information Stand Down is Wednesday, July 11, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Missou...

Regional Hiring Event in Mt. Vernon Features 20 Employers

Representatives from at least 20 companies in Southwest Missouri will be on hand for a multi-industry hiring event on June 14, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. The hiring event will be located at the MARC, 822 W. Mt. Vernon Blvd. This is a great opportunity...

SRC to host on-site career fair June 9

Springfield ReManufacturing Corp. experienced record growth in 2017. Sales forecasts for 2018 are stronger than expected. To meet this increased demand, SRC will host an on-site career fair Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at their facility...

$200,000 EPA grant to continue Missouri Job Center’s Green for Greene job training program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On May 7, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the awards for the FY2018 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) Program. The Missouri Job Center will receive $200,000 over three years to continue t...

Harbor Freight to hire associates for new location at Branson Job Fair

BRANSON, MO – Harbor Freight is opening a new location in Branson and that means that they are looking to hire. On Wednesday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Harbor Freight representatives will be at the Branson Job Center, 2720 Shepherd of the ...

One-Stop Pop-Up Job Center pops back up again in Downtown Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Department of Workforce Development's One-Stop Pop-Up Job Center initiative is coming back to the Southwest Corner of Park Central Square in Downtown Springfield April 24-26 from 10 a.m. to 3:...

Over 20 Companies to Attend MJC Hiring Event

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The health, manufacturing, public safety, and construction industries are among some of the organizations that will be on-site April 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fusion Center, 1320 North Campbell. This is a great opportunity ...

Multiple Hiring Events at the Branson Job Center

BRANSON, MO – If you’re looking for a job in the Branson area make sure to attend one of the three hiring events at the Branson Job Center, 2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Suite B, between April 25 and May 2. Allied Universal will be at the Branson...

EPA Region 7 Superfund Division Director to visit Springfield on Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mary Peterson, director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 7 Superfund Division, will visit Springfield Monday, April 16 to serve as the keynote speaker for the Missouri Job Center’s Green for Greene program graduation at...

Dallas County Receives Certified Work Ready Community Status

SPRINGFIELD, MO –The Missouri Job Center is proud to host a celebration for Dallas County becoming a Certified Work Ready Community. Area leaders, elected officials, and Job Center staff will come together to celebrate this important accomplishment 3:30-4...

Missouri Job Center to host networking event for those with autism

In an effort to help more people on the autism spectrum connect with jobs and employment resources, the Missouri Job Center-Ozark Region and several local employers are hosting a networking event specifically for those on the spectrum. The event will be h...

Second Annual Award-Winning Build My Future Event to host over 1800 area students

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board and the City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development have partnered with a collaborative of local contractors, organizations, and institutions for the second annual award-...

Greene County Highway Department hiring seasonal workers

SPRINGFIELD, MO –  The Greene County Highway Department is looking to hire 10-15 temporary seasonal maintenance crew workers and will be having open interviews 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 3 at 2065 N. Clifton Ave. Springfield, MO. in the Mo...

One-Stop Pop-Up Job Center Pops Up in Stone County

Know of someone looking for a job in Stone County? Well, be sure to tell them about the One-Stop Pop-Up Job Center at Christian Associates, 13192 MO-13, in Kimberling City on March 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Missouri Job Center staff will be on-site to ...

First Cohort of Change One Thousand Skills Academy to Graduate

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Over the last five weeks, 28 job seekers have been learning the skills required to land a great job. The first class of the Change One Thousand Skills Academy will graduate from the program March 15 during a special graduation ...

Job Fair for the Branson Area

SPRINGFIELD, MO – On March 1 from 12-4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 420 West Main St., Branson, employers from the Branson area will be looking for qualified applicants for open positions. Representatives from the retail, hospitality, ...

2018 MOmentum Survey Results Announced

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2018 Momentum Survey Results Announced

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Over 430 regional workforce professionals were in attendance to hear the results of the fourth annual Momentum: State of the Workforce Sur...

Greene County Highway Department hiring seasonal workers

SPRINGFIELD, MO –  The Greene County Highway Department is looking to hire more than 20 temporary seasonal maintenance crew workers and will be having open interviews 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at 2065 N. Clifton Ave. Springfield, MO. in the Mobil...

Over 40 Companies to Attend MJC Multi-Industry Hiring Event

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The health, manufacturing, nonprofit, construction, and retail industries are among some of the organizations that will be on-site February 13 from 4-7 p.m. at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine St. This is a great oppor...

VMCO to Host Veterans Job Fair with Missouri Job Center Branson

Branson, MO – The Veterans and Military Coalition (VMCO) is partnering with the Missouri Job Center Branson to host a Veterans Job and Resource Fair on February 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 221 Malone Street, Branson, MO. in the lower ...

Build My Future Collaborative receives national award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe National Association of Workforce Boards (MAWB) has awarded Springfield's Build My Future Collaborative with the 2018 W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award. 

The collaborative, comprised of the Local Laborers Council, the ...

Missouri Job Center's One-Stop Pop-Up Shop Expands to Dallas County

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Heart to Heart Outreach Ministries, 206 S. Pine St. Buffalo, MO., will be the location of the first One-Stop Pop-Up Shop in Dallas County. Representatives from the Ozarks Region Missouri Job Center will be at Heart to...

First Cohort of Change One Thousand Skills Academy to Begin

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Change isn’t something to be afraid of, especially for the participants in first-ever cohort for Change One Thousand. This innovative program created by staff at the Missouri Job Center and supported by the ...

Amazon.com leader Juan Garcia to speak at Feb. 20 MOmentum luncheon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As if the results of the MOmentum: State of the Workforce Survey and the glazed pork loin with roasted shallot and fennel gravy on the menu aren’t enough of a draw, those who attend the fourth annual MOmentum: State of the Workforce L...

New job-training program to address skills gap in local workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A good job is a great start.

That’s the tagline of Change One Thousand Skills Academy, a new job-training program created by the City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development in partnership with the Ozark Region Workforce Dev...

Businesses Encouraged to take the 2018 MOmentum Survey

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board and the Missouri Job Center are proud to announce that the Fourth Annual Momentum State of the Workforce Survey is currently underway and organizations from around the region are wel...

Department of Workforce Development Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of MJC North

The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development will be hosting a One-Year Celebration of Missouri Job Center North, 1443 N. Robberson St., on Dec. 19 from 3:30-5 p.m. Located in Zone 1, MJC North has served 5,185 customers in the past year an...

Pre-Apprenticeship Program to Hold Information Sessions in December

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board's contractor for the Youth Program, Preferred Family Healthcare, received a $190,000 grant for a youth specific Multi-Trade Pre-Apprenticeship program. The grant will fund a three-phase program for 15 participa...

One-Stop Pop-Up is back on the Square to bring the Job Center to the Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New initiative aims to bring the Missouri Job Center to the public

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Department of Workforce Development's One-Stop Pop-Up Job Center initiative is coming back to the Southwest Corner of  Park Cen...

Polk County Receives Certified Work Ready Community Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Event Contact: Wilma May, [email protected], (417) 841-3316 

Polk County Receives Certified Work Ready Community Status

SPRINGFIELD, MO –The Missouri Job Center is proud to host a celebration for Polk C...

The Fourth Annual Momentum State of the Workforce Survey has been released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board and the Missouri Job Center are proud to announce that the Fourth Annual Momentum State of the Workforce Survey is currently underway and organizations from arou...

New initiative aims to bring the Missouri Job Center to the public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Daniel Snyder, [email protected], (417) 841-3394

New initiative aims to bring the Missouri Job Center to the public

SPRINGFIELD, MO – If you happen to be around the Park Central Squa...

Christian County Receives Certified Work Ready Community Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Missouri Job Center is proud to host a celebration for Christian County becoming a Certified Work Ready Community. Area leaders, elected officials, and Job Center staff will come together to celebrate this important accomplishment...

First Annual Good Job Parent Roundtable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Area employers and parents are welcome to attend the First Annual Good Job Parent Roundtable at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine St., 5-7 p.m. Nov. 1, for a lively discussion revolving around developing the workforce...

Numerous Hiring Events with the Mobile Career Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Numerous Hiring Events with the Mobile Career Center

SPRINGFIELD, MO – In the coming weeks be sure to keep an eye out for the Missouri Job Center’s Mobile Career Center. The MJC bus will be avai...

CoxHealth Hiring Event within the Mobile Job Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Join CoxHealth and the Mobile Job Center on Oct. 24 from 4-6 p.m. during the CoxHealth hiring event. Job seekers are encouraged to come and find out how to get started in healthcare in a variety of positions from entry-level and up wi...

Meet and Greet Aims to Connect Employers with College Graduates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Prosper Springfield initiative, the Springfield Diversity Talent Hub Meet and Greet is a great chance for area college students and recent college graduates to connect with local employers that are look...

Manufacturing Day Hiring Event at Job Center North

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Daniel Snyder, [email protected], (417) 841-3394

Manufacturing Day Hiring Event at Job Center North

SPRINGFIELD, MO –Manufacturing Day occurs on the first Friday in October, this year...

EmployAbility Summit to highlight diversity inclusion in the workplace

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:  Daniel Snyder, [email protected], (417) 841-3394

EmployAbility Summit to highlight diversity inclusion in the workplace

Join other area employers at the Third Annual EmployAbility Sum...

Local manufacturer to hold hiring event at mobile job center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Local manufacturer EFCO Corporation will be hiring for production positions with the help of the Missouri Job Center’s Mobile Career Bus in the Hy-Vee parking lot, 1720 E. Battlefield St., 2-4 p.m. Sept. 21. Headquar...

L.E.A.D.E.R.’s Job Fair to attract top public safety employers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Local and national public safety employers will be on hand to answer questions about the security, safety, emergency management and law enforcement fields at the Missouri Job Center’s Law Enforcement and Dynamic Emergency Responders (...

More than 40 companies to be on site at Missouri Job Center hiring event Tuesday

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Event Contact: Dennis Wiggins, [email protected], 417-841-3310

Media Contact:  Daniel Snyder, [email protected], 417-841-3394

More than 40 companies representing the health, manufac...

Tomorrow’s workforce to discuss expectations and more with future employers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Event Contact: Sally Payne, [email protected], (417) 841-3320

Media Contact:  Daniel Snyder, [email protected], (417) 841-3394

Area employers and educators are invited to attend the Youth Roun...

Job Center's Career Closet gets makeover thanks to retailer TJ Maxx

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Missouri Job Center's Career Closet has a new location and a new look, thanks to the generosity of retailer TJ Maxx. The TJ Maxx team graciously offered their expertise, time and equipment to renovate a surplus storage room at the...

Springfield named to best-performing cities list

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield, Mo. ranks 53rd among the nation's "best-performing" cities according to the Milken Institute's annual Best-Performing Cities...

City hosts dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for north SGF Job Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Missouri Job Center hosted a two-part dedication and ribbon cutting for its new north Springfield location, located in the CoxHealth North Medical Tower, 1443 N. Robberson.

The idea for a north Springfield satellite office for the ...

Department of Labor awards $3 million to Springfield for job training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

A $3 million grant to the City of Springfield's Department of Workforce Development in partnership with Ozarks Technical Community College will provide training opportunities for individuals seeking to enter the health care ...

Zone Blitz initiative promotes community unity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What began 18 months ago as a look at crime statistics, has turned into a multi-pronged initiative that City leaders believe has the ability to unite Springfieldians in a common crusade to improve quality of life through the simpl...Read on...

EPA awards $200,000 to Springfield for job training program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A $200,000 grant to The Missouri Job Center will provide job opportunities in the city’s northwest quadrant. The grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be used to recruit, train and place local unemployed a...Read on...