Experts, community partners explore hiring individuals with criminal history, substance use.

Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing opened four years ago.

The company is now 100% employee owned, officials say.

Initial three-year contract with HR supplier starts mid-October.

Credit union establishes co-branded debit card, financial education program.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signs proclamation.

The five-county metro area records 3.7% jobless rate.

Springfield campus will move two additional programs to online only.

A group of 36 Springfield Mechanical Services Inc. maintenance and warehouse employees will continue working into this fall.

Robert W. Plaster Center for Student Success houses hands-on programs.

The affordable housing provider looks to strengthen employment opportunities and resources for its residents.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Boone County is top in Missouri.

Branson Career Kickstart program aims to help those entering workforce.

The state's unemployment rate drops a tenth of a percentage point.

University targets goal of reaching 30,000 students enrolled by 2030.

The state's seven other metro areas also record increases in June, the latest month available.

Free event includes petting zoo, school supplies and business exhibits.

At least 27 employers plan to participate, meet with applicants.

EdCafe speakers talk about authentic classroom learning challenges and collaboration with business partners.