1st Choice Employment Agency 514 E High St, Ste. 30, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 573-635-9885 https://www.facebook.com/1stChoiceEmployment/1st Choice Employment Agency is a non-profit organization providing employment services to individuals with vocational barriers. AARP - SCSEP (covering Cole County) 11679 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO 63033 314-830-3600 http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep/info-2014/over-55-and-looking-for-a-job/.htmlWorking an average of 20 hours a week, older job seekers are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage and are compensated by SCSEP directly. The job seekers are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities like day care centers, senior centers, schools and hospitals. This on-the-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program. Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program for Cole County 807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203 573-443-8706 ext 1131 Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment and annually thereafter. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. Stipend provided. C & S Business Services 1731 Southridge Dr. Ste. A, Jefferson City MO 573-635-9295 Temporary, direct hire, temp-to-hire. Light industrial, clerical, information technology, engineering, professional Dreams to Reality 512 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-681-9675 Fax: 573-634-8188 Hours: Must be referred, Services: Clothing for women for interviews and jobs. Eligibility: There are three criteria that qualify women for Dreams to Reality services: The woman lives in an area of Missouri where no other similar organization exists.She qualifies as low-income as defined by the referring agency.The woman is actively seeking employment. Fee: Free Indeed Job Search for Cole County Job Corps 800-733- JOBS (5627) Seeks income-eligable young people ages 16-24 train for a successful career and advance their education. Fee: no cost. 1021 Southwest Boulevard Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-634-0051 Fax: 573-634-0061 Provides temporary staffing, career counseling and training. Job Point (serving Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Randolph Counties) 400 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201 573-474-8560 Hours: 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday Services: Career planning and readiness training; skills training in health related occupations (Certified Nursing Assistant), office technology, retail sales, and construction trades (carpentry, highway/heavy, heating, ventilation and air conditioning); job placement and support; supported employment; YouthBuild program; development of affordable housing.Jobs for Felons http://jobsforfelonsonline.com/jobs-in-jefferson-city-missouri/ MERS Goodwill Industries 1103 Southwest Blvd., Suite D, Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-355-8139 https://mersgoodwill.org/Services: Job readiness training, job search assistance, career exploration assessment, family development advocates, financial assistance for approved career and technical training programs, on the job training, supplies for job searching and job retention, clothes closet. Eligibility: Families on TANF Missouri Job Center 1716 Four Season Drive Suite 101
Jefferson City, Mo 65101 573-526-8115
Fax: 573-526-3494 Services: Job placement assistance, employer services, resume preparation, Unemployment Insurance filing information, Missouri reentry process, Employment Services for Veterans Fee: No charge Eligibility: At least 14 years of age and legally able to work in the United States. Veterans should ask for the Veteran Representative. Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 1500 A. South ridge Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-751-2343
Fax: 573-526-4474 https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitationMissouri Women's Business Center 213 Adams St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 by appointment only 573-818-2980 http://mowbc.org/MORE Group (Missouri Rehabilition and Employment Group) 1401 South West Blvd., Ste. 101, Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-635-6621 Fax: 573-635-6623https://moregroup.org This agency promotes individualized, quality services, resulting in successful relationships between persons with disabilities and businesses. MORE Group, operating as a private community rehabilitation provider, shall provide 1) access and delivery of services to persons with disabilities and other employment barriers and 2) employment, compensation be it rate of pay or fringe benefits, job-related training, career advancement, demotion, transfer, and other conditions of employment to eligible or qualified individuals. S.E.R. National 3610 Buttonwood #200, Columbia, MO 65201 573-886-8988 Fax: 573-886-8985 http://ser-national.org/ Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Fees: None Eligibility: Age 55 and older; specific income guidelines Services: Offers training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature workers. Helps mature individuals enter the workforce, secure more challenging positions, move into new career areas, or supplement their income S.E.R. offers employment training services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to low-income older workers in 102 counties in Missouri. S.E.R. partners with local 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit agencies in each of the counties we serve as training sites for participants. S.E.R. also actively collaborate with local and public employers to create permanent employment opportunities for older workers who want to re-enter the workforce. Skill Up Program Missouri State Children’s Division and Family Support Division 1716 Four Seasons Drive Suite 104 Jefferson City, MO 65101 TANF recipients call 573-751-4688 Fax: 573-526-4746 Food Stamp recipients call Leslie White at 573-443-8706 ext. 1051 for placement information Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F) SkillUP is offered at no cost to the participant and helps promote employability and self-sufficiency. SkillUP is offered through Job Centers, and Central Missouri Community Action. US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 1222 Spruce Street,Room 9.102B, Saint Louis, MO 63103 (573) 785-1439 http://www.dol-esa.gov Employment Discrimination Assistance, Labor Standards and Practices Welcome Home Inc. (Veterans) 2120 Bus. Loop 70E, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 443-8001 Resident's phone (573) 449-9041 Fax: (573) 449-5080 Hours: Office: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (M-F)- Hours vary depending on the director’s schedule Services: Food, shelter, case management, Rapid Rehousing, VETS work employment services, transitional housing, crisis intervention and emergency assistance. Eligibility: Any homeless veteran may apply Fee: none |
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