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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development welcomed 50 middle- and high-school-aged 4-H’ers at its 22nd annual 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference on the MU campus this July.
University of Missouri Extension regional economic development specialist Ashley Allen-Brown and Camden County 4-H youth program associate Jodie Leifer were recognized by the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) for their work on a youth workforce pilot…
By connecting Missourians to opportunity and employers to talent, the no-cost initiative is helping build not just roads and bridges, but the future of the state’s workforce.
In his seventh grade history class, Noah Temple learned how children in other countries often lack access to quality education, a privilege he enjoyed every day. That led him to launch Junior Java, a business that blends entrepreneurship and purpose.
COLUMBIA, Mo. —Teacher Teri Walden and physician Becky Llorens met a couple of years ago and bonded over a common concern. Each has an autistic young adult son seeking work.
In just its first year at Camdenton High School, the REACH program has connected hundreds of students with local employers, helped young people better understand career options in their own communities and strengthened ties between schools and the workforce.
Discover how veterans can leverage educational benefits and career resources to transition into civilian careers with valuable connections and support.
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship offers a paid, two-year training program for future dairy farmers, providing hands-on experience in managed grazing systems.
On April 9-10, University of Missouri hosted a hands-on microelectronics training program designed to expand professionals’ knowledge and improve skills in semiconductor technology and microelectronics.
A group of 19 students pursuing healthcare careers at Missouri universities spent five days exploring what makes rural communities healthy during the 2026 Rural Immersion Program, a partnership between the University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Rural Scholars Program and University of Missouri…
University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development has received a five-year project award totaling $607,115 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Children, Youth and Families at Risk grant program.
Simple strategies can help businesses spark career interest, confidence and engagement among young people.
The Rural Immersion program offers medical students valuable hands-on experience in rural health care, fostering connections with local health professionals.
To meet the growing demand for advanced manufacturing expertise, Mizzou Engineering has launched the Industry 4.0 certificate, a hybrid program to equip today’s technical experts with the know-how to thrive and lead in tomorrow’s smart manufacturing environments.
Free virtual program helps middle schoolers explore careers, discover their passions, and plan for a future that excites them.
Academics and insiders offered a hopeful vision of American industry at the University of Missouri Manufacturing Day Symposium on Oct. 1. Speakers and panelists explored the evolving landscape of U.S. manufacturing, with a special focus on semiconductors, workforce development and Missouri’s…
Middle school students explore hands-on science, engineering, and health careers to spark future interests and goals.
Missouri 4‑H is partnering with Missouri University of Science and Technology to bring hands-on STEM learning experiences to thousands of youths across the state, with a focus on girls in rural, underserved communities.
Seven afterschool programs across Missouri have been awarded micro-grants to support youth entrepreneurship activities during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Many Missouri employers depend on young workers, but there are fewer of them to hire. A new brief from University of Missouri Extension notes that the state’s population of 16- to 24-year-olds has shrunk over the past decade even as a bigger share of young people are entering the workforce right…
Celebrate the 100th episode of The Weekly Workplace podcast with stories, insights, and highlights from its milestone livestream.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Opioid use disorder suppresses Missouri’s labor force participation rate by an estimated 3% among workers ages 25 to 54, according to a study by the American Action Forum.
From AI anxiety to new opportunities, Missouri’s workforce is in transition. Discover how MU Extension helps workers and employers build the skills to thrive in a fast‑moving economy.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Addiction costs Missouri $1.4 million per hour, but a recovery-friendly workplace can increase profits for businesses and foster an employee-focused culture.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mike Thibideau recalls the dread he felt that Monday morning when he called his boss to tell him he was in treatment for addiction.
After serving two tours in Iraq, Marine veteran Jeremy Beaver returned to his rural Missouri roots and found peace in making maple syrup with his family.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s still a job hunter’s market out there, but landing the right position may be harder than it looks in 2024, according to University of Missouri researchers.
The 24th annual Missouri 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference welcomed 31 middle and high school students to the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Participants were members of the 4-H Youth Futures: College and Careers Within Reach club.