Begin your career exploration here!Please select one of the industries below to learn more about in-demand jobs in Southwest Missouri and their associated wages, skills, certifications, and much more.
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From your dinner table to the moon, goods produced in our region are everywhere in every walk of life. Learn more about your future in Manufacturing>
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Our region is a national leader in getting products to consumers with jobs up to five times the national average. Learn more about your future in Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics>
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The City of Joplin and other communities in southwest Missouri are truly a hub for the health care needs of nearly a half-million residents of the Four-State region. Learn more about your future in Health Care>
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The construction sector makes new schools, homes, businesses, and roads happen across our region. Construction careers enjoy a variety of new work settings with quick entry into a successful career pathway. Learn more about your future in Construction>