August pilot anticipated for collaborative program in Greene County.

The state's nonfarm payroll ranks drop by 17,200 in January, latest data shows.

Manufacturing should contribute to national, state hiring upswing.

Some members object to impacts of measure on poorer Springfieldians.

Greene County Commission is mulling a loan to the board to pay for a consultant’s report after issues with city procurement process.

The funding is earmarked for a pre-apprenticeship program in the construction, education and health care sectors.

Pacts for Job Center operations and fiscal agent services could be terminated with 120 days’ notice. 

Brewer Science Inc., GVD Corp, MEMC LLC and SRC Electrical LLC receive funding.

Ozarks Film Foundry’s production assistant program certified by state.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, human resources, law and nonprofit.

Distributor reaches $51 million in 2024.

The Workforce Development Board has scheduled a special meeting today to act on payment for its consultant and to vote on existing partnerships with the city of Springfield.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries allege improper elimination of unused sick leave.

The future of the relationship between the city and the Workforce Development Board is under review, says Council of Local Elected Officials Chair Bob Dixon, noting toxic culture does not serve taxpayers, employers or job seekers. 

Public universities are not impacted, spokesperson says.

The average weekly wage in Greene County was $1,096 in the third quarter of 2024.

Bill Smillie worked in the grocery business for decades and most recently was involved in workforce development efforts.

In-person program has buy-in from trio of local institutions.

A city finance official says payment to Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is “not anticipated.”