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
Melvin Drives Into a New Career After 27 Years at Timken (West Central Success Story)
After 27 years at Timken, Melvin faced unemployment when the facility closed. Through the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program at the Nevada Job Center, he earned his CDL and launched a new career as a parts driver.
Kolten Welds His Way to a Six-Figure Career Through the WIOA Youth Program (Southeast Success Story)
A high school senior with limited resources, Kolten pursued his passion for welding through the WIOA Youth Program, earned his credential, and now works as a traveling welder making over $100,000 a year.
Chad Levels Up His Career with IT & AI Technician Training and a CompTIA A+ Path (Southeast Success Story)
Unemployed and ready for a change, Chad enrolled in WIOA and the Quest National Dislocated Worker Grant, earned a Bronze Career Readiness Certificate, and is now pursuing IT & AI Technician training on his path to a CompTIA A+ Certificate.