Boonslick Industries
1620 West Ashley Rd., PO Box 239, Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5576 Fax: 660- 882-3018
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Services: Extended Employment Center where certified employees are given the chance to take part in meaningful and paid work situations, while developing work related skills and knowledge of employment practices and policies. Boonslick Industries acts as a small business in order to provide job opportunities to individuals with disabilities, including opportunities for work in the BII Recycling Center, I-70 Rest Areas and Savvy Seconds, an upscale resale store.
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities of Cooper and Howard Counties. Employment is contingent on certification through DESE.
Fee: None
Central Methodist University (CMU)
411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-3391
https://www.centralmethodist.edu/
Central Methodist University is known for its high quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs, its values-centered learning experiences and longstanding church relationship, its strong liberal arts tradition, its emphasis on character and leadership development, and the success of its graduates through their further educational and professional pursuits.
CMCA - ShowMe Healthy Relationships
800 N.Providence Rd., Ste. 110, Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-8706 ext. 1022, or 855-422-4510 or text 573-239-1776
The ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program offers free courses for individuals who would like to learn more about healthy relationships. The courses are designed to help those that are not in a committed relationship learn how to identify the qualities that make a healthy partner, and how to communicate and maintain relationships. Participants also learn how parenting, finances, and personal well-being impact their healthy relationship choices.
Eligibility: Missouri residents over 18 and not currently in a committed relationship
Fees: None, barrier reducers are given for participation
Centro Latino De Salud
609 N Garth Ave, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-9442
http://centrolatino.missouri.org/en/about/
The mission of Centro Latino is to empower Latinos, Latino families and the general public through provision of services and guidance in navigating the health, education and cultural resources of mid-Missouri. Services include Centro Latinos Kitchen, legal services (immigration & naturalization), health literacy, including referral and translation services, plus after-school tutoring.
Geographic Area Served: Mid-Missouri
The Excel Center
101 N. Fourth St, Columbia, MO 65201
573-499-1220
https://excel.mersgoodwill.org/
The Excel Center® is a free public high school that gives adults (age 21 and over) the opportunity to earn an actual high school diploma. While earning their diploma, students earn college credits and a variety of industry-recognized certifications in order to increase their earning potential. Flexible day and evening classes, plus free daycare & preschool available.
HiSET (GED) Classes
660-248-3366
Classes are offered through Columbia Learning Center and held at Fayette High School, 501 N. Cleveland St.
Howard County Public Library
201 S Main, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-3348
http://www.hocopub.lib.mo.us/
Howard County Library provides library services and computer access for residents of and visitors to Howard County, Missouri.
Hours 10-6 Tue-Fri; 9-12 Sat
Lewis Library of Glasgow
315 Market Street, Glasgow, MO 65254
660-338-2395; lewislib@yahoo.com
Mon-Sat 2-6 p.m.
Skill Up Program for SNAP Recipients - CMCA Family Resource Center
345 W. Ashley Rd, Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5601; 573-777-5289 ext 1051
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.
Click here for the program referral form.
Skill Up Program for TANF recipients - MERS Goodwill
101 N. 4th St., Columbia, MO 65201
573-607-9798
excel.mersgoodwill.org
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.
State Fair Community College
701 3rd St., Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-3090
https://www.sfccmo.edu/about/campus-locations/boonville/
The Boonville campus is located on the Historic Kemper campus and includes classrooms, computer and science labs, student study areas, and a game room. We also offer free AEL/HSE classes for those preparing to take the High School Equivalency Exam.
Areas of study include Associates of Arts degree, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Professional Certificate in Medical Assisting, Skills Certificate in Medical Assisting, a Commercial Driving Academy, and classes in programs offered at other SFCC locations.
University of Missouri Extension - Howard County
600 W Morrison Ste. 17 Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-2272
http://extension.missouri.edu/howard
The Cooper County Extension office offers educational testing and training opportunities. The oversee the 4-H program and the Century Farm Program.
WILL - Woods Institute of Language & Literacy
Columbia, MO
Text or Call 573.424.0248
WILL is an adult education instruction that removes language barriers to help English language learners achieve a High School Equivilancy certificate and/or work skills.