Workforce Development

Job Readiness | Job Seeking | Interviewing | Resources | For Employers

Workforce Development for the Western District of Missouri is dedicated to providing career assistance to U.S. Pretrial and Probation clients in obtaining meaningful employment, thus improving the likelihood of job retention and reducing the rate of recidivism.

Job Readiness	Identification documents Job applications Resumes Assessments
Job Seeking	Identify and minimize barriers to employment GED information Training and education Frequently asked questions
Interviewing	Explaining a felony conviction Transportation to the interview Questions to expect Interview clothing resources
Resources	Community employment agencies Vocational training Clothing Housing Transportation Search Community Service Providers
For Employers	Bonding Program Work Opportunity Tax Credit HIRE Tax Credit Working with U.S. Pretrial Services and U.S. Probation

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