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Labor and workforce development

Heroes to Hives

Missouri is the first state chapter of the national Heroes to Hives program. Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan Food & Farming Systems that seeks to address financial and personal wellness of veterans through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

Labor Education Program

The Labor Education Program, a continuing education unit of MU Extension, is located at the University of Missouri in Columbia. The program has been engaged in the development and delivery of high-quality leadership training programs for trade union leaders in Missouri and other Midwestern states since 1964.

Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Blend experiential learning to grow your farm Missouri beginning farmers program is a new pilot of training workshops, educational classes, internships and customized one-on-one technical assistance. The goal is to provide information and to assist those who are interested in farming.

MU Career Accelerator

Whether you’re an employer looking to strengthen your workforce or an individual looking to advance in your career, MU's Career Accelerator offers industry-driven education with a variety of custom trainings, courses and certifications to meet your needs.

Population Trends in Missouri and Its Regions

Economic Impact of Opioid Use Disorder in Missouri

Federal Contracting Trends in Missouri

Entrepreneurial Dynamics in Missouri Counties

January 15, 2025

KC Labor Law Lunch

January 21, 2025 - January 22, 2025

2025 Midwest Crops Conference

February 6, 2025 - February 7, 2025

Talent Management Leadership Institute

February 12, 2025

KC Labor Law Lunch

Immersion program provides students rural medical experience

July 25, 2024

Grant aimed at employee satisfaction, retention for foreign labor in swine industry

July 11, 2024

Construction Management Leadership Institute helps professionals hone skills

March 12, 2024

New year, new job? Here's how to stand out with your search

February 12, 2024

UMSL Labor Studies Certificate Program

The UMSL Labor Studies Certificate Program is a six course, academic accredited program that provides a basic background and history along with the skills needed to deal with the ever-changing U.S. workplace and economy.

Workforce Needs Assessment of Missouri's Food, Agriculture and Forestry Industr…

Conducted by University of Missouri Extension, this assessment highlights the jobs that food, agriculture and forestry employers must fill over the next decade and their priority workforce challenges.

Bureau of Economic Analysis

The BEA of the U.S. Department of Commerce promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Mitchell Moon

FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Amy Patillo

FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Matthew Pezold

FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Richard Rickman

FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Lisa Robinson

Field Specialist in Regional Economic Development

Robert Russell

Senior Program Director for Business and Community

Douglas Swanson

FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT