WIB director embraces new role with ACT
Since arriving in 2003 as director of the Southwest Missouri Workforce Innovation Board, Jasen Jones built a team of volunteers and staff on a mission to change lives and make prosperous communities through workforce strategies. Jones is embarking on a new chapter of his own career adventure. Effective April 24th, Jones is joining ACT asRead More
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, andRead More
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 RegionalRead More
ASE helps brand employers for success
Competition among employers is on the rise after the boost of economic growth following the recession and Joplin’s disaster recovery momentum. Today’s human resource professional needs to put his or her best foot forward to keep candidate pools flowing. That’s why the WIB and its workforce partners are pleased to announce the All-Star Employer (ASE) program. HelpingRead More
Pre-Apprenticeship: Five Weeks to a better career
The Missouri Job Centers at Joplin, Monett, and Neosho are pleased to announce a new fast-track training program designed to equip job seekers to enter the electrical and construction sectors. Offered in partnership with Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, the Carpenters Union, and IBEW, the program includes four weeks of training followed by paid workRead More
Important changes coming to WorkKeys NCRC
ACT remains steadfastly committed to the workforce market and its mission to help people achieve workplace success. This commitment is reflected in the unprecedented investment ACT is now making in our WorkKeys program. This investment will ensure the continued progress of WorkKeys to best help you achieve your goals for years to come. In theRead More
Navigator portal connects aid to those in need
Southwest Missouri has dozens of organizations ready to assist those in need. However, finding up-to-date contacts and information on resources can sometimes be like finding the needle in a haystack. The new Resource and Referral Navigator tool is coming soon to the new SectorReady.org. The portal seeks to remove much of the hassle of connectingRead More
Job Fest 2017 helps nearly 1,000 career seekers
Nearly 1,000 career seekers connected with 60+ exhibits at Job Fest 2017. Held January 31st at the Joplin Convention & Trade Center, Job Fest remains the Four-States’ largest hiring and resource fair. The WIB appreciates the sponsorships of leading employers that make Job Fest possible. CFI is this year’s Platinum Sponsor, with Teleperformance at theRead More
Competitive Workforce
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