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Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America Sign Apprenticeship Agreement

May 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America have partnered to offer an Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program for employees at its Joplin location. “This apprenticeship reflects what we heard from […]

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Crowder College to Host Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on April 21

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College invites the community and local employers to join them for their Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on Tuesday, April 21! Held at the Advanced Training & Technology Center (3405 Hammonds Boulevard) from […]

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The Ōnin Group Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Staffing Industry Analysts for Sixth Consecutive Year

April 14, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Ōnin Group, a Birmingham-based staffing company, has once again been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For in North America. This marks the sixth consecutive […]

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Crowder College to Host Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on April 21

April 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College invites the community and local employers to join them for their Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on Tuesday, April 21! Held at the Advanced Training & Technology Center (3405 Hammonds Boulevard) from […]

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Crowder College to Host 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on April 14; Area Employers Invited to Sign Up Now

February 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College would like to invite area businesses to participate in the Spring 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on April 14, 2026. The event will be held from 9:30 am to […]

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Franklin Technology Center Receives $15,000 for Workforce Development from Missouri American Water Company

September 17, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Franklin Technology Center (FTC) at Joplin High School accepted a generous donation on September 15 from Missouri American Water Company in support of workforce development. This $15,000 donation will provide tools and tangible necessities to […]

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University of Missouri Extension Presents Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together on September 23

September 8, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

University of Missouri Extension, along Arvest Bank, Ozark Region Nexus, and Springfield Workforce Development and Economic Vitality, invites the community to invest in second-chance practices to tap into overlooked talent, address workforce challenges, and build […]

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University of Missouri Extension Presents Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together on September 23

August 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

University of Missouri Extension, along Arvest Bank, Ozark Region Nexus, and Springfield Workforce Development and Economic Vitality, invites the community to invest in second-chance practices to tap into overlooked talent, address workforce challenges, and build […]

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Kansas City University Celebrates 2025 Graduates Filling Essential Gaps in Health Care Workforce

May 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated a momentous 2025 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, recognizing the accomplishments of its newest graduates and highlighting key moments in the institution’s continuing evolution. […]

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Franklin Technology Center Students Eligible for New Pittsburg State University Scholarships

April 17, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A new partnership between Pittsburg State University’s Crossland College of Technology and Franklin Technology Center (FTC) at Joplin High School will provide up to ten full-tuition scholarships for students working toward careers […]

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  • George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Annual Carver Day Celebration on July 11
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  • First Community Bank Welcomes Jordan Bolinger to Joplin Market
  • Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces Gold Medal Win in Regional Public Awareness Olympics
  • China’s ‘Two Billion Feet’ Are Suddenly Running From Nike
  • Walmart Lays Off or Relocates About 1,000 Corporate Workers
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  • Joplin Area Catholic Schools Names Garrett Zoucha as New Principal for St. Peter’s Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School
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