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Show Me Jobs Workforce Resources Guide

January 9, 2025 Current

GrundyHarrisonMercerPutnamSullivan

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In response to feedback from regional businesses in the agriculture, food and ag tech industries regarding employee training needs, we’ve developed this resource list so you’re just a click away from finding what you need.

Strengthen your skills with the resources below! Work Readiness Resources

Job Opportunities

Leadership Skills

Mechanical Occupation

Financial Management

Electrical Occupation

Heavy Equipment Operation

Livestock Handling

Animal Husbandry

Programming and Software

Automation and Robotics

Transportation Occupation

This information is designed to help you find educational, vocational, and work readiness resources to improve the economic climate of our region.

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Leadership Skills

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North Central Missouri College

Career-oriented programs Relevant programs: BUSINESS: MANAGEMENT (AAS) ONLINE Entrepreneurship Certificate

Missouri Jobs

Resume creation Career information Free education services Online and in-person resources Labor market information

MU Extension

Single and multisession programs See MU Extension website for countybased resources

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Financial Management Skills

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North Central Missouri College

Career-oriented programs Relevant programs: ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE

Northwest Missouri State University

Profession-based learning Relevant programs: Agricultural Business, B.S., Minor Agricultural Finance, Minor

MU Extension

Single and multi-session programs See MU Extension website for county-based resources

Missouri Apprentice Connect

Find apprenticeships On-the-job learning Long-term career support “Earn and learn” Updated periodically

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Animal Husbandry Occupation Resources

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North Central Missouri College

Career-oriented programs Relevant programs: AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

Northwest Missouri State University

Profession-based learning Relevant programs: Farm Operations, Certificate Agricultural Business, B.S., Minor Agricultural Science, B.S., Minor Agriculture, B.A.S.

MU Extension

Single and multi-session programs See MU Extension website for county-based resources

Missouri Apprentice Connect

Find apprenticeships On-the-job learning Long-term career support “Earn and learn” Updated periodically

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Livestock Handling Occupation Resources North Central Missouri College

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Career-oriented programs Relevant programs: LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES (AAS)

Northwest Missouri State University

Profession-based learning Relevant programs: Animal Science, B.S., Minor, Pre-professional

MU Extension

Single and multi-session programs See MU Extension website for county-based resources

Missouri Apprentice Connect

Find apprenticeships On-the-job learning Long-term career support “Earn and learn” Updated periodically

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Heavy Equipment Operation Occupation Resources

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North Central Missouri College Career-oriented programs Relevant programs: Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate

Northwest Missouri State University Profession-based learning Relevant program: Farm Operations Certificate

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Transportation Occupation Resources

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Federal regulation and USDOT Number information and assistance Safety planning resources Training programs Training Provider Registry Free certified training center locator

Missouri Apprentice Connect Find apprenticeships On-the-job learning Long-term career support “Earn and learn” Updated periodically

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Mechanical Occupation Resources

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Grand River Technical School

Technical training programs Financial aid options Career placement services Job bank Relevant program: Auto Service Technology

Northwest Missouri State University Profession-based learning Relevant program: Systems Management for Agricultural Business and Manufacturing, Minor

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Automation/Robotics Occupation Resources

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Grand River Technical School Technical training programs Financial aid options Career placement services Job bank Relevant program: Automation and Electrical Technology

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Electrical Occupation Resources

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Grand River Technical School Technical training programs Financial aid options Career placement services Job bank Relevant program: Automation and Electrical Technology

Missouri Apprentice Connect Find apprenticeships On-the-job learning Long-term career support “Earn and learn” Updated periodically

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Programming and Software Skills North Central Missouri College

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Career-oriented programs Relevant programs: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AAS COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION SYSTEMS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE

Northwest Missouri State University Profession-based learning Relevant programs: Agricultural Data and Information Systems, Minor Systems Management for Agricultural Business and Manufacturing, Minor

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Programming and Software Skills cont.

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Grand River Technical School Technical training programs Financial aid options Career placement services Job bank Relevant program: Computer Networking Technology Computer Service Technology

Mizzou Online

Over 185 online programs Financial aid available Flexible learning experience Relevant programs: Information systems and technology certificate Web and mobile applications development certificate

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Work Readiness

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SkillUP Program

Short-term training Certifications Career guidance SkillUP Program Map is a map of Missouri Workforce Resources

Gamm Inc.

Gamm Vocational Training Program Employment support HiSET/GED preparation MOJobs: list of employment postings

ACT WorkKeys Solutions

Training Assessments Curriculum Job profiling WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificates

Career OneStop

To locate the closest Job Center, search by zip code at the American Job Center Finder

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Job Opportunities

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Missouri Jobs Keyword and location job search tool Resume creation Career information Free education services Online and in-person resources Job match service Labor market information

Missouri Apprentice Connect Find apprenticeships On-the-job learning Long-term career support “Earn and learn” Updated periodically

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