Career and Employment
AARP - SCSEP (covering Osage County)
11679 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO 63033
314-830-3600
Working an average of 20 hours a week, older job seekers are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage and are compensated by SCSEP directly. The job seekers are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities like day care centers, senior centers, schools and hospitals. This on-the-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program.
Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program for Osage County
807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203
573-443-8706 ext 1131
The Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for men and women age 55 and older to interact with children through active involvement at locations such as non-profit daycare centers, Head Start, state-supported facilities, public and private schools and home settings. The "Grandparents" mentor/tutor youth with exceptional and special needs.
Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. $3.15 an hour stipend and paid transportation costs provided.
Indeed Job Search for Osage County
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=Osage+County%2C+MO
Job Corps, 800-733- JOBS (5627)
Seeks income-eligible young people ages 16-24 train for a successful career and advance their education. Fee: no cost.
Jobs for Felons
https://doc.mo.gov/programs/missouri-reentry-process/employers
http://jobsforfelonsonline.com/jobs-in-jefferson-city-missouri/
MERS Goodwill Industries
1103 Southwest Blvd., Suite D, Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-355-8139
Services: Job readiness training, job search assistance, career exploration assessment, family development advocates, financial assistance for approved career and technical training programs, on the job training, supplies for job searching and job retention, clothes closet.
Eligibility: Families on TANF
Missouri Job Center
1716 Four Season Drive Suite 101 Jefferson City, Mo 65101
573-526-8115 Fax: 573-526-3494
Services: Job placement assistance, employer services, resume preparation, Unemployment Insurance filing information, Missouri reentry process, Employment Services for Veterans
Fee: No charge
Eligibility: At least 14 years of age and legally able to work in the United States. Veterans should ask for the Veteran Representative.
Serving: Cole, Moniteau, and Osage Counties.
Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
1500 A. South ridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-751-2343 Fax: 573-526-4474
https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation
Voc Rehab specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed. A VR counselor will determine your eligibility for services. To be eligible, you need to have a physical or mental impairment that causes problems with working and need VR services to be successfully employed. Once eligible, you will work with a counselor who will help you develop a plan for your rehabilitation.
Missouri Women's Business Center
500 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201, Columbia, MO 65201
573-818-2980
The Missouri Women’s Business Center is a catalyst for economic development in our community by providing resources, support, and networks for women seeking to start or grow their own businesses. Our offerings include classes, workshops, networking opportunities, individualized business counseling, and microlending. We serve eight counties: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage as a program of Central Missouri Community Action.
Skill Up Program for SNAP Recipients - CMCA Family Resource Center
305 E. Main, Linn, MO 65051
573-897-3523
https://cmca.us/get-help/skillup/
Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, Skill Up helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success.
Skill Up Program for TANF recipients - MERS Goodwill
1103 Southwest Blvd., Suite D, Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-355-8139
Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, Skill Up helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success.
Welcome Home Inc. (Veterans)
2120 Bus. Loop 70E, Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-8001 Resident's phone (573) 449-9041 Fax: (573) 449-5080
Hours: Office: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (M-F)- Hours vary depending on the director’s schedule
http://www.welcomehomelessveterans.org/
Services: Food, shelter, case management, Rapid Rehousing, VETS work employment services, transitional housing, crisis intervention and emergency assistance.
Eligibility: Any homeless veteran may apply
Fee: none