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Freeman Certified Medical Assistants Earn Certification Via Crowder College Apprenticeship Program

March 6, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College recently presented Certified Medical Assistant certificates to two Freeman Health System employees via the apprenticeship agreement between the organizations. Robin Bach and Ashley Cox completed the two-year program and earned CMA […]

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BBB Business Tip: Seven Out-of-the-Box Employee Benefit Ideas

March 3, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

We are currently in the midst of the Great Resignation, and with over 4 million workers in the U.S. voluntarily left their positions in 2022, businesses of all sizes are struggling to attract and retain talent. […]

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Joplin Ranked Second in Wall Street Journal’s ‘Top 10 Places for Remote Workers’

February 16, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin has been identified as one of the nation’s best locations for remote workers according to The Wall Street Journal’s list “Top 10 Places for Remote Workers.” These findings were based on […]

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for February and March 2023

February 6, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today! Leadership Training We are now offering two new badge certificates in Industrial & Manufacturing Managerial Leadership and Human […]

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Kaci Dorton Named New Franklin Technology Center Director

January 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Kaci Dorton as the newest director of Franklin Technology Center (FTC) at Joplin High School (JHS). Dorton has been a Joplin Schools employee […]

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Save the Date: Crowder College’s Job Fair & Career Expo Slated for March 28, 2023

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College invites you to save the date for their Job Fair & Career Expo, which will be hosted on Tuesday, March 28 at the main Crowder campus in Neosho. Beginning at 10:00 am and […]

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Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions to Host Microsoft Excel Training in February and March

January 19, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is hosting several Microsoft Excel trainings throughout the month of December. See details on each course below. Course outlines are available upon request. Microsoft Excel, Level 1 – Basic Training […]

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for January, February, and March 2023

January 9, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today! Leadership Training We are now offering two new badge certificates in Industrial & Manufacturing Managerial Leadership and Human […]

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Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri Invites Area Workers to Participate in Free Training Beginning January 16

January 5, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

The Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri invites area workers who qualify for WIOA to participate in three free trainings throughout the months of January and February. Ironworkers We are inviting ten women to participate […]

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Crowder College’s Youth Coding League Project Announces Winners of Coding Competition

January 3, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College supported Youth Coding League teams in southwest Missouri in 2022 through funding received from the Catalyze grant in late 2021. The grant, “Creating Digital Pathways in the Rural Heartland,” allowed Crowder […]

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  • Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner
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