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New program could bring unemployed people one step closer to a career July 26, 2017

Two community outreach officers with the Police Department will give residents who express interest in employment a chance to complete the form on the officer's tablet.

The form has eight questions that gather basic contact information and general employment interests. It also lets participants indicate whether they are interested in job readiness assistance through Job Point or in obtaining a National Career Readiness Certificate at the Missouri Career Center.

BOONE, COOPER & CEDAR COUNTIES EARN CERTIFIED WORK READY STATUS March 07, 2017

Boone, Cooper and Cedar counties have become the latest Missouri counties to earn Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC) status. CWRC is an American College Testing (ACT) designation program that recognizes successful efforts by community, education and business leaders to strengthen workforce training and development.....