Work that Pays

Create a resume. Write a cover letter. Network and nail an interview—getting a job can be hard. But thanks to Missouri Job Center Branson, finding a job that’s right for you has never been easier.

There is a plethora of training, events, seminars, and programs to assist anyone looking for a new career. Start online at jobs.mo.gov and navigate through the site’s user-friendly clicks. Acting as a segue into the rest of the center’s functions and events, the site helps users plan their career and find hiring events, workshops, short-term training opportunities, and Missouri-registered apprenticeship programs. The site even has information on Missouri’s top jobs and lets readers know what markets are booming and the growth rates of various fields. There is something for everyone wanting to learn a new skill.

When navigating the site, you’ll notice a list of trainings. Scroll through and narrow the search to the Branson area where you can find workshops like health care training, mechanical engineering, certified nurse training, patient care technician training and apprenticeship opportunities. Also keep your eye out for career fairs and hiring events happening throughout the year, including dedicated recruitment trips to Puerto Rico.

Not sure where to start? The Missouri Job Center Branson holds no-cost events throughout the year for those looking for general information. Some of these workshops include Career Exploration, Career Networking, Resume Preparation, Interview Process and Basic Computer Skills.

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If you’re an employer looking to network, learn new practices and adopt new ways to run your business, the center has a portal online where you can register and take part in a hiring event if your firm is looking to expand its employees.

The newest segment to the Branson location is pop-up centers. These little setups are placed in high-traffic spots in the Branson area with information about upcoming seminars. The pop-ups are a liaison and used for people who don’t normally have time in the day to visit the center itself and can act as a starting point for those wanting to get more information, whether it’s how to learn a new skill or which businesses are hiring.

Even greater, throughout the year the Ozarks Promise program, funded by the Department of Labor, offers grants to underemployed or unemployed individuals looking to become nursing assistants through the Ozarks Technical Community College Table Rock Campus.