Job losses and reduced hours have been a real struggle during COVID-19, but now there’s help! Thanks to a commitment by area organizations, there are more opportunities to access training and guidance towards a new or improved career.

Organizations that care

We are fortunate in Missouri to have upstanding organizations who work hard to build a better tomorrow for the whole community.

• Prosper Springfield – A partnership that helps unite resources for education, medical, housing, employment, and transportation issues in the Springfield, Missouri area.
• Missouri Job Centers – Community career centers who offer guidance and assistance with job training, assessments, and finding work.
• Ozarks Technical Community College – A trusted community college that offers educational guidance, workforce development classes, trade training and two-year degrees.
• MOCAN – A Missouri statewide network that strives to bring greater awareness, access, and completion of college and career opportunities to the underserved.

Discover new job opportunities

Whether you want to find a new job, train towards a better one, or try a new industry, there could be opportunities available to you.

With some short-term training and a little guidance, you could be on your way to a career in an in-demand industry, such as:

• Health and Medicine
• Business
• Teaching and Education
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Information Technology

Take your first step with a career pathway

Job pathways can help you get started in the field of your choice. These industry maps are an easy guide to the training or education you may need to enter your desired field and achieve the salary you could earn.

Learn about the booming opportunities in health, information technology, manufacturing, or business and find out if your skills will transfer or if a short-term class could teach you what you need.

Take advantage of training options

Online and in-person training is available through the Missouri Job Centers. These trainings can help you get started in manufacturing, IT, healthcare, transportation, or construction careers with only a short time investment.

Classes are offered through well-known providers, like Ozarks Technical Community College, through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

Learn more about available training classes or go to the Job Center website to see if you qualify.

Get guidance toward your new career

We all need a little help sometimes. Whether you’ve just finished training or you’re not sure where to start, it’s good to talk to someone about your next steps.

Missouri Job Center-Ozark Region

The Missouri Job Center is available by appointment to help you find companies that are hiring, teach you job hunting skills, and refer you to industry training programs.

Locations

• Missouri Job Center Main Springfield Location
  2900 E. Sunshine St.
• Missouri Job Center North Springfield Location
  1126 N. Broadway, inside The Fairbanks
• Missouri Job Center Branson
  2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway-B.

For questions or to book an appointment, call the main Springfield office at 417-887-4343.The Missouri Job Center is an equal opportunity employer. For individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available.

For equal opportunity information, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at 417-882-4343.

Ozarks Technical Community College

Advisers at Ozarks Technical Community College can help you determine which training or certification programs are right for you and how to get started boosting your education. To meet with an advisor, visit  the OTC website at otc.edu.

Statewide resources

To find job training or search resources in areas like Kansas City, St Louis, Columbia, Poplar Bluff or other parts of the state, MOCAN has broken down services by region. Start your search for closer opportunities at mocollegeaccess.org.

Whether you recently joined the workforce or are a seasoned worker, don’t hesitate to take a look at these opportunities. While changing careers can seem stressful in the short-term, you have the chance to build a stable future in a booming industry that interests you.

These organizations are ready to help you take the first step. Sit down with your family and talk about your plan. Look into pathways to see if your current skills can transfer to a more stable industry or see if some short-term training could make all the difference.

Invest this time in your future.

Whichever path you choose, just remember that we are here to assist you with resources on our website that are easy to access for students, adult learners and those who assist students.