AARP - SCSEP (covering Cooper 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. Bethel-Purim Ministries 1640 Radio Hill Rd., Boonville, MO 65233 660-882-5202 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Services: food pantry, Hope Chest (office attire), Volunteer Agency Network, Job services, restoration workshops and counseling, GED/scholastic support, family support classes on money management. Fee: None Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program for Cooper 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. Indeed Job Search for Cooper County https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=cooper+County%2C+MOJob Corps 800-733- JOBS (5627) Seeks income-eligible young people ages 16-24 train for a successful career and advance their education. Fee: no cost. 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, 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 https://www.jobsforfelonshub.com/jobs-for-felons-in-united-states/?search=&location=Boonville%2C+MO&radius_miles=20http://jobsforfelonsonline.com/jobs-in-columbia-missouri/ MERS Goodwill Industries 601 Business Loop 70, Suite 214B, Columbia, MO 65203 573-355-8262 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 800 Cherry St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-441-6361 Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F) 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 State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 900 W. Nifong, Suite 210, Columbia, MO 65203-4467573-441-6327; Toll Free: 1-877-222-8961; Fax: 573-884-5250 Send Contact Questions to: Louis Gatewood, District Supervisor Services: Vocational rehabilitation services, guidance, evaluation, job training and placement, assistance with accommodations, other services as needed for a positive employment outcome Fee: Free Eligibility: Physical or mental impediment/disability which makes it difficult to obtain employment Missouri Women's Business Center 500 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201, Columbia, MO 65201 573-818-2980 MORE Group (Missouri Rehabilition and Employment Group) 1900 N. Providence Rd. Ste. 327, Columbia, MO 65202573-499-1220 fax: 573-499-1227 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. Skill Up Program Missouri State Children’s Division and Family Support Division 601 Bus. Loop 70 West, Columbia MO 65203 or 1209 E. Walnut, Columbia MO 65201 TANF recipients: Phone: (855-373-4636) Automated line: (800) 392-1261 Food Stamp recipients call Mia Ponder at 573-443-8706 ext. 1052 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. Unlimited Opportunities 1620 West Ashley Rd., PO Box 239, Boonville, MO 65233 660-882-5576 or 877-582-5576 Fax: 660- 882-7483 jennifer.waibel@uoi.orgHours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Services: Sheltered workshop, vocational training and development, school to work program, and supported employment. Eligibility: Disabled members of Cooper and Howard counties. Services provided as funding is available. Fee: None 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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