It is important for a region to have a strong workforce to grow their economy. We have the tools in place to assist communities with workforce needs to not only assist current businesses but attract new ones.
The local workforce is renowned for their Midwest work ethic, loyalty, and skill. The region also benefits from strong educational and training institutions to ensure a solid pipeline of talent for the future. Kaysinger is home to the nationally ranked Cottey College, Crowder College, Midwest Welding Institute, and the Nevada Regional Technical Center. State Fair Community College also has a large satellite campus located in Clinton. Six of our counties are certified ACT Work Ready Communities as well.
The Work Ready Community initiative in Missouri is an effort to align workforce and education to meet the economic needs of the state and local communities. It is guided by key community leaders (elected officials, economic development, business leaders, chambers of commerce, educators, and workforce development, in each community).
The vision for Work Ready Communities is to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with education and fundamental skills — Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy — to succeed in the 21st Century.
Having certified Work Ready Communities in the state will result in strengthening existing businesses, attracting new businesses, growing jobs, and developing a strong talent pipeline for the state’s future growth nationally and globally. For more information, please visit the Missouri Work Ready Communities website.