Empowering Change
The Impact of Workforce Development
Missouri’s Workforce Investment Boards are at the forefront of transforming lives and strengthening communities. By connecting job seekers with opportunities and helping businesses thrive, these boards play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for all Missourians. These success stories should encourage us all to keep pushing forward in investing in Missouri’s workforce.
Success Stories
Shifting Gears: Margaret Curry’s Journey from Unemployment to Business Ownership
Margaret Curry’s rise from caregiver to trucking business owner through CDL training. An inspiring journey of resilience and success.
How the Lebanon Job Center Helped Hermann Sand & Gravel Achieve Full Staffing for the First Time
Hermann Sand & Gravel achieved full staffing with Lebanon Job Center’s support, boosting employee retention and solving workforce challenges.
How WIOA Helped Emma Waters Increase Her Earnings by $20/Hour
Emma Waters used WIOA support to advance from CNA to RN, increasing her earnings by nearly $20/hour.