I recall the coronavirus being discussed for the first time last year, shortly after the holidays. Who knew that it would affect the many facets of our lives? I was at a conference in Columbia, MO, when I began to understand that things would not be the same. I had recently become a permanent employee with the City of Jennings, and I found myself amidst the largest undertakings of my professional life. Before 2020, the words "pandemic" and "social distancing" had no tangible meaning. The word pandemic was something that we used when referring to periods when our ancestors dealt with Scarlet Fever, Spanish Flu, and Smallpox. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic became so incredibly tangible that our very way of life has changed to make room to cope. Read more...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us. One demographic that has been hit with difficulty and uncertainty during this time has been college and university students conducting a job or experiential learning search. These learning opportunities include internships, cooperative education positions and practicums. Read more...

Looking in the review mirror, 2020 has been one of the toughest years for so many of us. As we cautiously tiptoe into the new year with optimism, we can't help but notice how important the people are that are around us and, in our lives, every day. Read more...

Saving for education in Missouri is easy with a MOST 529 Education Plan. Help your employees turn their paychecks into diplomas. This short video can help your employees get started.

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