MISSOURI — The Northeast Missouri Workforce Development Board has received funding through the state of Missouri’s Missouri Heroes Connect Program.  This program is established to assist veterans, military service members, and spouses to address immediate needs and employment. This program is funded using the Missouri Office of Workforce Development’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker funds, as appropriated by the legislature of the State of Missouri.

The Missouri Heroes Connect program provides employment and training services to veterans, military service members, and spouses who meet eligibility. The services are intended to alleviate any immediate crisis and provide a path for economic stability while the primary income is not available due to active military commitment and is available for up to five (5) years following discharge from active duty or deployment.

Northeast Missouri Workforce Development Board Director Brent Stevens stated, “I am excited to have this funding opportunity in our region.  Having the ability to help service members and their families earn meaningful employment is important in helping them adapt to civilian life.”

Individuals interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact their local Missouri Job Center or call the Board office at (660)359-3622.

The Northeast Missouri Workforce Development Board provides workforce training programs for 16 counties in Northeast Missouri.  The Board consists of business and community leaders from the service region.  The Board operates Job Centers in Kirksville, Hannibal, Warrenton, Macon, and LaBelle.  Funding for the Board is provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act from the United States Department of Labor through the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and is administered by North Central Missouri College. The Northeast Workforce Development Board is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Missouri TTY users can dial 711