Press Releases
“We want to extend a big, warm welcome to Central States Manufacturing,” Governor Mike Parson said. “We’re excited to be part of this company’s growth, and we look forward to working together as they create jobs and continue to invest in this region.”
“Having an available, productive pool of workers is vital to Missouri’s success, and we are committed to using our workforce development tools to support this critical need,” Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Rob Dixon said. “The Workforce Training Center Initiative is a key component of our larger strategy to ensure the economy has the talent necessary for our state’s
“When you look at our economy, you see a lot of good things—low unemployment, job growth, wage growth,” Governor Mike Parson said. “But when you look at what’s happening in our neighboring states, you see that we could be doing a lot better. We believe these changes will move Missouri forward. This is how we become the best in the Midwest.”
Missouri’s rate has now been lower than the corresponding U.S. rate, which was 3.9 percent in December, for 44 consecutive months.