Job Search Assistance in Columbia
Content added April 9, 2025
At Connections, we offer a holistic network of services designed to support individuals and families living in poverty on their journey to economic self-sufficiency. Central to our approach is lifelong mentoring, which serves as the foundation for building trust, accountability, and long-term success. Our comprehensive model integrates evidence-based practices that address all aspects of a person's life—including employment, education, housing, health, and personal development.
We have an online referral form for partners to complete with potential participants - Referral. Once we receive the referral, our Training Facilitator reaches out to discuss upcoming classes and ensure we are the best fit for their needs.
601 Business Loop 70W, Suite 218
Columbia, MO 65201
(636) 940-8027
An online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
601 Business Loop 70 West, Sutie 272 Parkade Center Columbia, MO 65203
Watch our Job Search 101 video series for tips on finding a job you enjoy, doing well in an interview, and being successful at work.
Content updated March 14, 2024
The Career Center has made some online partnerships it be able to deliver more than 800 courses.
NEW: English Language Learners - New flyer on registration
Ed2Go, is offering online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
CareerStep provides healthcare training that’s effective, relevant, and available year-round.
Effective April 1, 2024: The Columbia Area Career Center will have a new location in the University Apartments (by the Barber Shop on the 1st level)..
Current address:
4203 S Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-3800
Love Columbia provides a range of services to anyone in Columbia who is struggling to provide for their basic needs or improve their life and wants help to create a path forward.
1209 E Walnut St. Columbia MO 65201 573-256-7662
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Content updated April 22, 2025
SkillUP is a program offered in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services. Its primary goal is to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in gaining the skills, training, education, and connections needed to secure employment and achieve success in the workplace.
Leslie White
807 N. Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO
573-777-5289
lesliew@cmca.us
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Content updated Jan. 7, 2025
Assist eligible individuals with disabilities with employment goals.
Boone Health Nifong Medical Building
900 W. Nifong, Ste 210 Columbia, MO 65203
M-F 8am to 4:30pm
(573) 441-6327
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Content updated Jan. 31, 2025
The Columbia Missouri Job Center's goal is to connect people to jobs, free of charge, and we accomplish this goal by working with both job seekers and employers to help bolster the local workforce through trainings, workshops, and job connections, as well as helping the workforce with career counseling, offering tools to make finding a job or advancing your career easier.
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Job Center Business Services Workshop Flyer
101 Park DeVille Dr. Suite E
Columbia, MO 65203
573-441-6361
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Job Point is Missouri’s premier employment center and Community Development Corporation.
400 Wilkes Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 573-474-8560
jobpoint.org