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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for October, November, and December 2021

September 23, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of safety training courses in October, November, and December. Computer Training Microsoft Excel, Level I – Basic October 1 from 9:00 am to 4:00 […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Supercharge Collaboration in a Hybrid Work Model

September 16, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Every business has the opportunity to build a productive hybrid team, and it starts with creating a culture of collaboration. In a hybrid work model, employees are fully engaged and highly motivated to contribute. They […]

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for September 2021

September 10, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of safety training courses throughout the month of September. Computer Training Please note that the Microsoft courses are $150 per person and the CompTIA […]

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BBB Business Tip: 3 behaviors to build trust and 3 behaviors to avoid

September 3, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

From restaurants to human resources firms, businesses in all industries are struggling with staffing shortages. A lack of trust between workers and leaders is exacerbating the problem. Workers are skeptical. Some feel disheartened following layoffs from longtime employers, others […]

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MSSU Career Services to Host Internship Expo on Thursday, October 21

August 27, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Internship Expo is back at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and better than ever! Did you know that the best time to hire interns for your organization is the fall? Sixty percent of students who […]

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Mercy Increases Starting Wages for All Co-Workers

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(St. Louis, MO) – Mercy will increase the starting wage for all co-workers across its multistate footprint. The $18 million additional annual commitment will raise more than 6,000 co-workers’ pay to $15 an hour and […]

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Missouri Southern State University CAPS Program to Merge Education and Industry

August 16, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a national model for collaboration between local school districts, higher education and industry. Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) CAPS program is set to serve […]

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for August and September 2021

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of safety training courses in August and September. Computer Training Microsoft Office courses coming soon! Comp TIA A+ Certification Online, self-paced instruction. Cost is […]

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Freeman to Hold Hiring Fair

July 29, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System, Joplin’s largest employer, is holding a hiring fair from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 3 at the Freeman Business Center. Applicants will get on-the-spot interviews. Freeman […]

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Franklin Technology Center Offers Specialized Training for Businesses

July 23, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Are you looking for specialized training, like CPR courses or welding? Franklin Technology Center (FTC) offers career and technical educational courses for students of all ages. Their hands-on programming extends to onsite and offsite training […]

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  • Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner
  • City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting on October 27 to Review Final Phase of Main Street Streetscaping
  • Freeman Health System Receives Major Gift to Children’s Miracle Network from Joplin’s Sam’s Club; Donation to Support Local Families
  • Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2026 Holiday Events
  • Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
  • Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
  • SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
  • Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
  • He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.
  • Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States
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