Officials with the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently celebrated the completion of the university’s first Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program by student Shawna Hammon, who completed the program as a Child Care Development Specialist. The program was a partnership between MSU-WP’s … [Read more...] about MSU-WP student completes pilot registered apprenticeship program
Officials from the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced several healthcare training courses qualify funding through a grant opportunity for eligible participants. What is the EDA Good Jobs Challenge? According to the Missouri Office of Workforce Development, the “Good Jobs Challenge” grant … [Read more...] about Funding opportunities for healthcare training through EDA Good Jobs grant
Eighteen students participated in Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Summer Scholars Academy for high schoolers June 9-11. The students participated in several STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities, including plant propagation, painting, jazz and music theory, veterinary technology, theater, game development, healthcare, poetry, and … [Read more...] about Good turnout for first ever Summer Scholars Academy for high schoolers
Officials with the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer an eight-week phlebotomy technician training program beginning April 5, 2025. The non-credit course will provide the training and clinical experience needed to fill open positions in this field as well as prepare students to take the … [Read more...] about Phlebotomy Technician Training Beginning April 5
Area residents interested in learning how to read blueprints or develop computer-aided drafting skills can sign up now for a class being offered by the Workforce Development and Community Education Department at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The 20-hour Print Reading and Auto CAD class will cover the fundamental print reading skills required in the … [Read more...] about Sign up now for print reading, auto CAD class