The Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program employed hundreds of workers providing disaster cleanup and humanitarian aid in tornado-ravaged Joplin and Duquesne along with other parts of Missouri plagued by flooding. The Missouri Division of Workforce Development (DWD) recently published a 35-minute video highlighting DRJP statewide. The WIB captured highlights of the work in Southwest Missouri…
A new video feature here at workready.info features four local education leaders discussing the benefits of the National Career Readiness Certificate and Certified Work Ready Communities. These stakeholders commented on why the NCRC is the best vehicle to test work readiness, the motivation for students, connectivity to the workforce, opportunities for collaboration and growth in…
American Job Centers are equipped with resources to remove all sorts of barriers, including disability. Accessibility is provided through physical and telecommunication resources in the center. Partnerships with groups such as Vocational Rehabilitation and PFH further enhance the center’s ability to help. Both agencies routinely collaborate with the center and both have local offices near…
What used to take days in screening can be reduced to mere minutes. Virtual video interviews through the Business Solutions Center can revolutionize the job interview process to save time and money in employee screening. Combined with application processing and the National Career Readiness Certificate, the virtual video interviews can help you get the right…
For more than 45 years, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has provided older Americans 55+ with opportunities to fill entry- and mid-level positions with employers in their local communities. AARP Foundation SCSEP has successfully moved thousands of older job seekers into jobs–providing them with opportunities to use their skills while also offering valuable…
If your employer notifies you that you are being laid off from your job due to a downsizing or closing, ask your employer if the company plans to participate in the Employment Transition Team (ETT) through the Job Center. ETT brings together staff from the American Job Center, Workforce Innovation Board and Unemployment Insurance to…
Interviewing for a job can seem very overwhelming. It might seem like everything depends on this interview – the job, your life and your career. Try out these tips from the Greater Joplin Toastmasters for your next interview. It Doesn’t Have to Be About Your Paid Experience You can demonstrate your qualifications by talking about…
To meet the needs of veterans, the Joplin Job Center utilizes Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) and Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) staff who are familiar with the full range of job development training programs and other services available for veterans at the center. Veterans specialists conduct outreach to employers and hiring executives to increase…
WIB EO Resources – http://www.workforcezone.net/eo/ Equal opportunity employer/program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY User: 1-800-735-2966 or 711 for Relay Missouri. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the contracting agency…
Ex-offenders re-entering the workforce face a daunting task of finding a job. Countless studies agree that meaningful work is often the best way to avoid falling back into patterns that lead back to prison. Missouri’s Re-Entry Program (MRP) assists ex-offenders and their families in accessing services that have been proven to greatly reduce the recidivism…