Smart Workforce Solutions

Training

You’re in the right spot for smart training solutions in Southwest Missouri. The Missouri Career Centers of Joplin and Monett provide leading-edge training through the Alchmey SISTEM, valuable incentives through On-the-Job training, linkages with classroom-based through the Alliance for Business, and even space in the Career Center to layer these programs with your company’s internal training strategies.

Southwest Missouri boasts the first one-stop career center in the state that is rolling out SISTEM, the Standard Industry Skills and Education Media product. SISTEM incorporates competency-based applications into an interactive training format that provides a rich learning experience for the student. More on SISTEM

Both Joplin and Monett locations of the Missouri Career Center have outfitted both facilities with additional training space to demand the ever-increasing skill demands of businesses in the region. More on Training Labs

Classroom Training incentive programs in Missouri provides funding for employers training new or existing employees in a classroom setting. Assistance may be available for training costs such as curriculum development, instructional salaries, and training materials. Local education agencies, private vendors, or company personnel may provide the training. More on Alliance Training

The Work Readiness Credential has been developed to provide a national, portable assessment-based certification that affirms individual jobseekers have demonstrated the foundation knowledge and skills that are needed for successful performance as entry-level workers. Application of this credential in Southwest Missouri will help meet significant demands for quality and quantity of entry-level workers. More on Assessments and Credentials

The Missouri Career Center provides resources to employers and connects them employees to fund up to 75% of on-the-job training for a specified period. This training incentive helps new hires be more successful for the employer and reduces turnover and recruitment costs for the business. More on OJT

Registered apprenticeship is a formalized career-training program that offers a combination of structured on-the-job training and related theoretical instruction. As apprenticeship training standards are industry-driven, businesses play a major role in determining the skills that are essential to build and sustain a quality workforce.  More on Apprenticeships