The Missouri Job Center will relocate to a three-story building at 1600 N. Boonville in the Midtown neighborhood this fall.
The Job Center, along with the City’s Department of Workforce Development, is currently located in a leased facility at 2900 E. Sunshine. City Council in July approved the purchase of the North Boonville building, which has previously housed Convoy of Hope and Commerce Bank, for $3.7 million. The new location’s proximity to bus stops, Government Plaza and other public service offices should be more convenient for Job Center program participants and staff.
The move comes on the heels of the consolidation of the Workforce Development and Economic Vitality departments over the summer.
According to Economic Vitality and Workforce Development Director Amanda Ohlensehlen, the consolidation will help the City offer a higher level of service, increase staff capacity and integrate with partner agencies and organizations.
As renovations to the building are completed, a move date will be confirmed and shared with the public. Visit the Job Center’s Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages for regular updates.