Archive for the 'Services' Category

From Jails to Jobs: How a Career Helps Ex-Offenders Stay on the Right Path

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Career Center staff work closely with employers in the community who are willing to hire ex-offenders.  Staff are able to assist with job search and resume preparation and referrals to other agencies in the community that work with ex-offenders.  Career Centers offer a variety of classes and opportunities for you to become more marketable to [...]

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Relocating Your Career to Southwest Missouri

Friday, April 27th, 2007

One of the best ways to see what kinds of careers are available in Southwest Missouri is to visit the nearest Career Center.  At the Career Center, you can access numerous job-search web sites and visit with staff about career possibilities.  The Career Center offers not only entry-level positions where you can become employed and [...]

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My Employer is Downsizing or Closing…What Happens Now?

Sunday, March 11th, 2007

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 Rapid Response Program through the Missouri Career Center.
 
The Rapid Response Program brings together staff from the Missouri Career Center, Workforce Investment Board and Unemployment [...]

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