Official WIOA Plan Modification June 2019

Official WIOA Plan Modification June 2019 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 Sherri Rhuems, Executive Director at publiccomment@sectorready.org.
2019 Economic Profile and Targeted Industry Analysis. Regional Economic Overviews. Southwest Missouri, Joplin MSA, Barry and Lawrence, Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council, M.O.K.A.N. County Economic Overviews: Barry County, Barton County, Dade County, Jasper County, Lawrence County, McDonald County, Newton County, Cherokee County (Kansas), Crawford County (Kansas), Ottawa County (Oklahoma), Vernon County (Missouri)

2019 SW MO Economic Profile & Targeted Industry Analysis

The WIB recently completed a preliminary examination of the region’s economy and targeted industries to help inform its upcoming four-year operations plan.  The report examines population and job trends, population characteristics, underemployment, commuting patterns, industry and workforce characteristics, and more. Individual counties and partner regions are also examined, including those within the service areas of
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Underemployment Examined in SW Missouri

The provision of labor market information is one of the many business services available to employers through the local workforce system in Southwest Missouri.  Oftentimes businesses are in search of wage information in an effort to remain competitive and ensure their recruiting is effective. The Workforce Investment Board is able to provide detailed and timely
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Build My Future Expo SWMO WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!

(Pictured are students from Franklin Technology Center) Close to 500 students got their HANDS-ON Build My Future SWMO! The Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri, along with our sponsors and partners, is proud to have offered the Inaugural Build My Future in Southwest MissouriExpo!!!  This event was held on April 11th at the Newton County Fairgrounds in
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Labor Turnover Examined in SW Missouri

The provision of labor market information is one of the many business services available to employers through the local workforce system in Southwest Missouri.  Oftentimes businesses are in search of wage information in an effort to remain competitive and ensure their recruiting is effective.  The Workforce Investment Board is able to provide detailed and timely
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Registration Now Open for January 15th Healthcare Exposition & Hiring/Resource Event

Are you an employer, educator, or other resource interested in connecting with high school and tech center students looking for careers in the healthcare industry?  If so, you should mark your calendar for January 15th, 2018, as Mercy, Freeman Health System, and the Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri will be hosting the region’s 1st
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2nd Annual Apprenticeship Forum Attracts Employers from Across the 4-State Region

The 2nd Annual Apprenticeship Forum was held this past Friday, and the event did not disappoint – more than fifty employers and education stakeholders were in attendance to learn more about the apprenticeship training model from a variety of different experts. Employers were provided a wealth of information on different tax incentives and wage reimbursement
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Graphic image. Registered and pre-apprenticeships. Learn how to develop and effectively leverage apprenticeship training opportunities in your area. Who should attend? High school and technical center educators, economic and workforce development professionals, industry learners, business, human resources and training managers.

Registration Open for 2018 Apprenticeship Forum

As businesses continue to experience skill gaps with new employees, apprenticeship training options are well poised to help develop the necessary skills and abilities of our communities’ emerging workforces to help meet the growing needs of our region’s employers. The WIB’s annual Apprenticeship Forum is a great resource for business leaders, HR managers, economic &
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Competitive Workforce

The WIB is committed to filling skill gaps and creating opportunities for Southwest Missouri’s workforce to score and enter vibrant, family-supporting careers.  More >

Growing Businesses

The Business Solutions Center has the workforce ideas to help your business grow with the most value-added package of HR services available locally.  More >

Regional Prosperity

Workforce and economic development partnerships integrate across channels and boundaries so the entire Four-States region can prosper.  More >