On Tuesday, we hosted the Urban Construction Jobs Partnership Convening 2024 at the National Urban League Conference! We are thankful for this impactful partnership and to our affiliates for making this an amazing event! #nulconf24

Have you been laid off, or know someone who has? Missouri Works Initiative has resources to help you apply for benefits, find work, and prioritize your health in difficult times. Click here to learn more: moworksinitiative.org/dislocated-wor…

Join us Wednesday, July 31st for a special presentation from Dr. John Gaal and other experts on suicide prevention in the construction industry, in partnership with Construction Forum and Aetna. Click the link below for more details and free registration: bit.ly/4c8xbtc

Dakota, a member of the LGBTQ+ community facing poor wages and a toxic workplace, found a great career in an apprenticeship with the Plumbers and Pipefitters union! Click below to read more and to start finding a career that invests in you! bit.ly/3xJo0Bu

A new and rewarding career in Kansas City is only a few months away! There’s still time to apply for our next #KCMO Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction Course starting August 19th, click below and find out more information: bit.ly/3XAYZmo

Ready to join a great team with a great mission? We’re hiring! Click below to learn more about this exciting opportunity with our growing team: bit.ly/3YuPo18

Ciji went from working two jobs and struggling to provide for her kids to one CAREER with great pay and benefits to support her family! Click below to see Ciji’s story, and how MWI’s program can help you find a rewarding career that invests in you! bit.ly/3Yohif7

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all professions, but there are steps you can take today to help save a life. labortribune.com/forum-focuses-…

We know that prioritizing your mental and physical health when you’re busy with work can feel impossible. Check out this week's Worker Wellness News from Dr. John Gaal for the latest in mental health, wellness, and wellbeing news! bit.ly/4cxHjfi

Way to go, #MidMO! Our newest cohort has completed their training and are moving on to bigger and better things with a career in the trades! If you’re in Mid-Missouri and considering a change, check out what our Pre-Apprenticeship course can do for you! bit.ly/3XAYZmo

Proud of Naomi! She was a graduate of the Missouri Apprentice Ready - KC program! bit.ly/4dAJcZV

Check out this article from the St. Louis American on how the BUD program improves lives and serves our community! moworksinitiative.org/building-union…

“This is a program you literally can’t lose at. It’s nothing but a good experience and opportunity. It’s too good to pass up." - Keseanna, Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction graduate. Click here to read more about Keseanna’s experience with the program: moworksinitiative.org/keseannas-stor…

As one of 43 national grant recipients, Missouri Works Initiative is benefitting from a $4 million grant along with The MO Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development and BioSTL that will help over 600 Missourians get trained and certified for a career in the trades!

Your Missouri Works Initiative family wishes you a happy and restful #LaborDay!

👷‍♀️👷‍♂️Southern MO needs smart, skilled trade workers to build & maintain our infrastructure & communities, MWI wants you on the team! There’s still time to register for our Pre-Apprenticeship Course, click to learn about this great career opportunity! moworksinitiative.org/pre-apprentice…

MWI's Building Union Diversity (BUD) and Pre-Apprenticeship courses are your gateway to a stable career, not a job that doesn’t pay all the bills. 📲 Watch this video to hear more about the program from graduates who have found careers in the trades! youtu.be/MJG3eFa2aT4

Today we reflect on and mourn the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, and express our gratitude and admiration for the first responders who bravely sacrificed their lives to save others.

Sept. 9-16 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week. We often focus on work site safety, but suicides cause nearly 5X more fatalities than job site incidents. Click below for info on how you can help, and resources for those who may be struggling. bit.ly/3ebbikO

Columbia, Jefferson City, and other communities in Mid-MO have careers available in the trades, and we want to help you secure one that is right for you. Our next Pre-Apprenticeship class starts 9/30, register now and find a career that invests in you! moworksinitiative.org/pre-apprentice…