Labor and workforce development : article
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries Excel Center in Columbia is the first school in Missouri to become a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
Are you having trouble hiring employees? It is hard to find an employer who is not having trouble hiring enough staff. The worker shortage is real, and there are a lot of contributing factors. Is how you talk about your lack of workers contributing to the problem?
Missouri manufacturers and researchers collaborate through roundtables to enhance innovation, resilience, and growth in the state's manufacturing sector.
Child care shortages cost Missouri $869 million annually, straining businesses, tax revenue, and families while limiting workforce growth.
Discover how veterans can leverage educational benefits and career resources to transition into civilian careers with valuable connections and support.
Three-day intensive training strengthens leadership, communication, and project-management practices for construction professionals
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship offers a paid, two-year training program for future dairy farmers, providing hands-on experience in managed grazing systems.
Seize the opportunity to develop real-time human resource (HR) tools in order to get better results and gain a distinct competitive edge.
Missouri launches its first Heroes to Hives program, teaching veterans beekeeping skills and pollinator care.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians in crisis can take advantage of a free 24-hour hotline for stress counseling as well as information and referrals on legal, financial, crisis/disaster and personal health topics. Individuals can seek help by phone or live online chat.
Veterans develop new skills in beekeeping and business to aid their transition to civilian life, while supporting agriculture and pollination efforts.
Supporting workforce reentry by helping employers welcome and retain employees in recovery.
A grant supports pork producers using TN-visa workers by surveying language and cultural barriers to boost job satisfaction and retention.
Programs train veterans in beekeeping and farming while connecting them with peers and new career opportunities.
Heroes to Hives offers veterans free beekeeping training and community support, expanding to a new St. Louis site in 2024.
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.
Explore strategies to retain employees, reduce layoffs, and strengthen your workforce during economic challenges.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians report higher rates of disability and long COVID than the U.S. average, according to a study brief by University of Missouri Extension.
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…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farmers and ranchers increasingly struggle with mental health challenges and access to resources. The state’s rural suicide rate is growing faster than in urban counties, increasing 78% between 2003 and 2017.
Middle school students explore hands-on science, engineering, and health careers to spark future interests and goals.
More than half of Missouri’s workforce now crosses county lines for jobs, up from 40% in 2002, with sharper growth in nonmetro areas.
Build skills and boost workforce participation with online bootcamps, certifications, and customized training programs.
Stress relief tips for farmers and ranchers during harvest—tune in, take a break, get rest, and care for yourself amid challenging conditions.
A study explores the link between isolation and mental health in rural communities, aiming to inform future interventions.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Amid mounting pressures — floods, bankruptcies, consolidation and a credit squeeze — rural Missourians struggle to access mental health services.
Stand out in your job search by assessing transferable skills, addressing resume gaps, tailoring applications, and leveraging personal networks.
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Efforts to expand broadband access and digital literacy in northwestern Missouri can be a model for the rest of the state, said B.J. Tanksley, director of broadband development for the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
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.
Placemaking strategies help create vibrant communities that attract skilled workers, boost economic growth, and enhance quality of life. Learn more about its impact.
Missouri businesses can access free training to support employees in recovery, fostering a supportive workplace culture and addressing workforce shortages.
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.
Missouri’s population grew 1.5% from 2020–2024, driven entirely by domestic and international migration.
Expanding broadband in rural Missouri can boost local economies, create jobs, and support education and healthcare access.
Explore how Tower Rock Stone and Recovery Friendly Workplaces support employees in recovery on this episode of the Show Me MO Success podcast.
A statewide survey found that over 70% of Missouri employers face absenteeism, reduced productivity, and accidents due to workplace substance misuse.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Over the next decade, Missouri’s food, agriculture and forestry industries are projected to generate 13,000 job openings each year. Deliberate statewide planning and action will ensure a globally competitive workforce for employers in these industries that are foundational to…
University of Missouri Extension Wright County Engagement Specialist Janice Weddle and University of Missouri Extension Douglas County Engagement Specialist Dr.
A statewide survey seeks employee feedback on workplace support for substance use recovery to help design Recovery Friendly Workplaces across Missouri
Take a short anonymous survey on household internet access and use to guide state broadband expansion, training, and infrastructure planning.
Editorial by Marshall Stewart, vice chancellor for extension and engagement and chief engagement officer for UM System.
Veterans and urban farmers collaborate in St. Louis to grow fresh produce, build community, and support mental well-being through agriculture.
Veterans find healing and purpose through beekeeping, gaining skills, camaraderie, and income with the Heroes to Hives program.
Volunteers are needed to help Missourians build digital skills, access broadband, and improve online confidence through local training sessions.
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.