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The Missouri Job Center and Elks Lodge #409 are cohosting a Multi-Industry Job Fair on Wednesday, October 5, 10 am—1 pm, at the Elks Lodge, located at 223 E. Bennett in Springfield. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has released it’s final podcast episode tackling the issue of adequate, affordable childcare and how the lack thereof has a direct impact on workforce participation. Read on...

The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development has been selected as one of 32 recipients nationwide for a $17.5 million Good Jobs Challenge grant from the Economic Development Administration. Read on...

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield has relocated its northside affiliate office to Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ O’Reilly Center for Hope, 1518 E. Dale Street. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, located at the Missouri Job Center, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the Apprenticeship Building America grants to strengthen Registered Apprenticeships. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has dropped it’s latest episode of Workforce Vibe, taking on the issue of adequate, affordable childcare and the tremendous economic impact it has on the state. Read on...

The Build My Future Board of Directors is now offering small grants of up to $500 for individuals entering the construction industry through a gift provided by the HBA Charitable Foundation. Read on...

Twenty-five area employers and ten Veteran support organizations will be on hand for a Multi-Industry Hiring Event and Veteran Resource Fair on Tuesday June 7, from 2 – 6 pm. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has released it’s latest episode of Workforce Vibe, tackling the issue of adequate, affordable childcare and how the lack thereof has a direct impact on workforce participation. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development is hosting an employer forum on the benefits of working with the justice involved through the APPLIE Pathway grant. The event is set for Tuesday, May 10, 8:30 am, at the Missouri Job Center. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, located at the Missouri Job Center, has been recognized by the Missouri Association of Workforce Development with a Local Excellence in Partnership Award at their annual conference in Branson. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has received approval from Springfield City Council to apply for an additional $60,000 of grant funding from Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the Let’s Get to Work initiative. Read on...

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a Multi-Industry Hiring Event on Tuesday, May 3, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Job Center’s location at 2900 E. Sunshine in Springfield. This hiring event features 23 area employers with a wide range of jobs. Read on...

The Department of Workforce Development, housed at the Missouri Job Center, is hosting a two-day roundtable series to engage young adults in high school and college who are preparing to graduate, and find out their future plans. Read on...

The Department of Workforce Development has released it’s latest episode of Workforce Vibe, taking on the issue of mental health from the perspective of a caregiver. Read on...

More than 2,600 area high school students are set to attend Build My Future Construction Showcase on Wednesday, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Read on...

Springfield City Council has approved a bill to allow the Department of Workforce Development to apply for two grants through the Apprenticeship Building America program authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development has released it’s latest episode of Workforce Vibe, taking on the issue of mental health among college students as they prepare to enter their chosen career field. Read on...

The Missouri Job Center is hosting a City of Springfield Job Fair on Tuesday, March 8, from 9 am to 1 pm, at 2900 E. Sunshine in Springfield. Nine departments from the city will be on site to visit with those interested in a career in public service. Read on...

The City’s Department of Workforce Development, located at the Missouri Job Center, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $30,000 grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks as part of the Let’s Get to Work initiative. Read on...