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Workforce Development

What Drives Workforce Development in Missouri? Introduction Population Change Natural Population Change Net Migration Population Age 0-15 Population Age 15-24 Population Age 25-54 Population Age 54-65 Population Age 65+ Worker Replacement Missouri is experiencing relatively slow population growth, which means … Continued

Workforce Development Starter Map

Get started with map layers showing highest paying job sectors by county, 10-year changes in the labor force, labor force participation rates, as well as percentage by county data for workers employed by private companies and government agencies. 

Understanding Missouri’s Workforce System

Authored by Rob Russell, Director of Labor and Workforce Development at University of Missouri Extension, this quick-read guide provides an overview of the major workforce development actors and programs in Missouri.

Missouri Job Centers

American Job Centers are designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof. Established under the Workforce Investment Act, and reauthorized in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014, the centers offer training referrals, … Continued

Unemployment – July

The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program is a federal-state cooperative effort in which monthly estimates of total employment and unemployment are prepared for over 7,500 areas. These estimates are key indicators of local economic conditions. The Bureau of Labor … Continued

Missouri Community College Service Areas

This layer displays the service areas for the various community colleges in the state of Missouri. Unlike in some states, Missouri’s community colleges are not a “system” with a centralized administration under one governing body. Instead, they are 12 separate … Continued

Business and Economy Assessment

The Business and Economy Assessment provides access to a data about income, workforce, business development, and more. Looking for more data? Check out the All Things Missouri Report. View the Business and Economy data list.

Engagement Resource Guide

Use the Workforce Development Engagement Guide to get started identifying partners, joining local conversations, and building on existing programs.