Official WIOA Plan Modification August 2017

  OFFICIAL WIOA PLAN MODIFICATION 8 2017 Notice  to DWD 8-17 Notice to DWD 10-17 MOU - TANF program Consistent with the “sunshine” provisions of WIOA sec. 107(e), the Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri posts the "SW WIB Local Plan Modification" for public comments.  Any public comments concerning the plan may be sent to […]

Apprenticeship Forum Scheduled for November 17th

Make plans to attend the upcoming Apprenticeship Forum on November 17th at the Joplin Public Library to learn how to develop and effectively leverage apprenticeship training opportunities in your area!  As businesses continue to experience skill gaps and other mounting training woes, apprenticeship options are well poised to develop the skills and abilities of our […]

Inclusion Forum Scheduled for September 29th

Join us on September 29th at the Joplin Public Library for a morning of learning how to better recruit, hire and retain people with disabilities! Several partner agencies are coming together again for a second year in response to employer questions and needs for more information about making accommodations during the hiring process and on […]

Governor Eric Greitens announces business expansions in Joplin and Troy; expected to result in the creation of 180 new jobs in Missouri

Governor Eric Greitens announces business expansions in Joplin and Troy; expected to result in the creation of 180 new jobs in Missouri Today, Governor Eric Greitens announced that two Missouri companies operating in the state’s robust food and beverage industry will embark on expansions in their respective communities and create a combined total of 180 […]

Newton County Announces Certified Work Ready Communities Summit on August 8th

Newton County county business owners, human resource managers, and education and economic development stakeholders are set to meet and discuss how to utilize and leverage the county's upcoming recertification as an ACT Certified Work Ready Community on August 8th.  The meeting will take place from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Wright Conference Center in the […]

Crowder College Expands Area Apprenticeship Opportunities

On June 27th at the new Joplin Advanced Training and Technology Center, Crowder College formalized a partnership with Bill's Electric on development of a full time, four-year electrician apprenticeship set to begin in August. With more and more experienced workers retiring, the need for fresh talent is apparent - apprenticeships like these are one way […]

Construction Trades Apprenticeship finishes strong

The WIB's first-ever Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship finished strong with ten graduates recognized at a ceremony held Friday, March 17th at the Joplin Job Center. Funded by Catholic Charities together with a special apprenticeship grant to the WIB from the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, other partners included Crowder College Training and Development Solutions, IBEW, and […]

WorkforceZone Winter 2017: Workforce Strategies On-Track Amidst Change

The Winter 2017 edition of the WorkforceZone, the region’s quarterly journal for workforce development, features the theme of Workforce Strategies On-Track Amidst Change. The 14-page magazine-style format may be downloaded as a printer-friendly and tablet-friendly PDF. Check out individual articles online here at WorkforceZone.net as well. Download:  WorkforceZone 2017-1 Winter Online ( PDF 11mb) Making Regional […]