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News Talk 1310 KZRG radio station profiled Joplin regional unemployment and its comparison with state and national unemployment in the news today.   The station’s newscast included insights on local unemployment from Jasen Jones, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board.

• Website article with metro comparisons across Missouri
• Audio version of news report (mp3 file courtesy of KZRG)

Maximize your potential through any of these dynamic workshops available at the Missouri Career Center.  There is no charge to participate.  The July schedule is now available online with workshop descriptions and a downloadable schedule.

The Workforce Investment Board of the Southwest Region, Inc. (WIB), the oversight body for the delivery of employment and training services to the Missouri Counties of Barry, Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, and Newton, is planning to submit a Plan Modification to the region’s Workforce Investment Act 2-Year Operations Plan.

The 2-Year Operations Plan and proposed modifications will be available during normal business hours to anyone for inspection and comment at the offices of the Missouri Career Center, 730 South Wall Avenue, Joplin, Missouri, 64801.  The telephone number is (417) 629-3000.  Additionally, the plan is available for review online here at www.workforcezone.org.  Links are provided below.

Interested parties may comment or may petition for disapproval by sending written notice to:

Jasen Jones
WIB Administrative Director
P.O. Box 1706
Joplin, MO 64802-1706

OR

Planning & Research Section
Division of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 1087
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1087

Request may be based on the failure of the plan to address the needs of the area, a significant client interest, or the violation of statutory requirements. read more » »