Where Talent Meets Opportunity

State-of-the-art center that serves as regional hub for all advanced manufacturing and technology-related education and training.

Prepares students to lead construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget — building a skilled workforce ready to meet the region’s construction and development needs. Explore the program.

Equips students with real-world skills through study abroad, internships, and community projects that provide design and planning support to cities and towns across the region — building a workforce ready to contribute to local development. Explore the program.

The state’s premier workforce recruitment and training program provides funding assistance for custom training tailored to your company’s specific processes and requirements. Training can occur on-site, at educational partners like Ozarks Tech, or through approved external vendors.

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board identifies workforce, education, and training needs across the region, ensuring workforce development aligns with economic growth strategies and employer needs.

No-cost recruiting assistance through Missouri Job Centers in Springfield and Branson includes job posting, candidate pre-screening, skills testing, and interview coordination. Centers also provide meeting spaces for employer recruitment events and dedicated support for large-scale hiring initiatives.

The regional workforce board coordinates hiring support across seven counties, providing candidate screening, skills assessment, and direct employer matching. The board connects businesses with qualified workers through targeted recruitment strategies and industry-specific job fairs.

The Missouri Apprentice Ready Program creates direct pathways into skilled trades with multiple cohorts annually. Regional high schools and technical centers maintain strong employer partnerships, providing internship programs and direct-hire pipelines for entry-level positions.