Reimagining Your Workforce Sponsorship Springfield
September 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Support Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together
Reimagining Your Workforce will bring together employers, workforce professionals, community leaders, and service providers to share practical strategies for finding, hiring, retaining, and supporting talent from often-overlooked workforce populations.
Sponsorships help…
Springfield Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together
September 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Reimagining Your Workforce conference in Springfield brings together employers, community leaders, workforce professionals, and service providers to explore practical strategies for finding, hiring, and retaining talent from often-overlooked workforce populations.
The conference will highlight employer experiences, lived…
Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop
September 23, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and growth opportunities.
Through guided building exercises and…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - September
September 23, 2026Virtual
Neogen Panel (United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) brings together international experts in genomic testing and DNA analysis to discuss how science-based tools are transforming livestock production. Panelists will share perspectives from their respective countries on genetic selection, animal health, performance, and profitability…
Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies
September 29, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse individuals and groups.
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Childcare Program: Power of Play (Evening)
September 29, 2026Virtual
Play is a powerful tool for children’s learning and development. In this training, child care educators will explore different types of play, examine the skills play helps children develop, and learn how play supports healthy growth. Participants will also reflect on personal biases and gain practical strategies for creating engaging and…
Missouri Farm Lease Workshop - Online
October 1, 2026Virtual
This class will focus on the basics of farm leasing. Common types of farm leases will be explained. Important components of farm leases will be discussed. Information on trends in leasing will be shared. The class will focus on crop and pasture leases.
Location: Clark County Courthouse (Extension Center), 110 E. Court St., Room 10, Kahoka MO…
Building Strong Families Virtual October 2026
October 1, 2026 - November 5, 2026Virtual
This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.
6-Session Series October 1, 2026- November 5, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Session 1 Family Strengths
Session 2 Communication
Session 3 Stress Less, Live More…
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026Virtual
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Participants learn how to offer hope and help connect someone to lifesaving support.
Participants learn how to…
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
October 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the loss of good employees, all of which detract from the…
MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual (October 2026)
October 8, 2026Virtual
Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26630
Description: This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government…
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
October 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book, "Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been…
The Power of Positive Teams
October 13, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be challenging. Building a positive, people-first…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
Dining with Diabetes- November 2026, Online
October 14, 2026 - November 4, 2026Virtual
Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.
Each session, you will…
Side Hustle 101: How to start your own business the right way – SBDC Training
October 15, 2026In-personKirksvilleMO
Ready to turn your skills, hobbies, or ideas into extra income? Join us to learn the essential steps to starting a side hustle, including how to validate your idea, register your business, and build a strong foundation for success.
Hosts: SBDC and Truman Skills Center
Date: 10/15/2026
Time: 6:00PM – 7:…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - October 16th, 2026
October 16, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 16th, 2026 8AM
Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: October 16th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
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NWMO Master Gardeners Houseplant Palooza
October 17, 2026In-personSaint JosephMO
Spend the day learning useful information to be successful with your indoor plants, including light, water, propagation and specialties like succulents and bonsai. The Houseplant Palooza is presented by the Northwest Missouri Master Gardeners on October 17 from 9:00 to 4:00 at Fulkerson Center, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO…
Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day program)
October 19, 2026 - October 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the workplace. The Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series has been designed to build skills in the basic…
Managing Team Attitudes & Expectations
October 27, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Value & Objectives
All organizations need effective teamwork and collaboration in order to create positive results. People throughout organizations are expected to generate the best possible outcomes, and to do so, they must work effectively with their immediate teams, as well as with members of extended teams. The best teams work…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - October
October 28, 2026Virtual
Lidia Arend (Brazil), a swine reproduction specialist with Topigs Norsvin, is recognized for her work advancing sow fertility, reproductive management, and herd productivity. Through research and industry collaboration, she helps producers implement strategies that improve reproductive efficiency and overall performance while supporting the…
Introduction to Grant Writing
October 30, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.
You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - October 30th, 2026
October 30, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 30th, 2026 8AM
Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: October 30th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
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Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius
November 3, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained?
Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of maximizing productivity while maintaining high morale and…
Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential
November 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Coaching can close the gap between acceptable and superior performance. Attend this seminar to learn the skills that professional coaches use to cultivate responsibility, innovation, energy, and commitment. This seminar will equip you with coaching and mentoring methods that will transform a team or individual to new heights of improved…