February 2023 JCEDC Newsletter: Growing Johnson County, MO

GROWING JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

FEBRUARY 2023

2022 TOP 20 MAJOR EMPLOYERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI ANNOUNCED

The 2022 Top 20 Major Employers in Johnson County, Missouri employ 14,500 people. This includes both private and public employees. Below is a breakdown of the 2022 Top 20 Major Employers. The employment data was provided to JCEDC by a Company Representative in the 3rd Quarter of 2022.

UCM OFFERS INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EVENTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS

As part of the spring semester, the University of Central Missouri will be offering 8 industry-specific in-person and virtual events to help employers connect with their amazing students. If you do not see an event that fits your organization please contact UCM and they can assist you with on-campus or virtual recruiting options.

Registration for all spring events is now open through the Handshake system.

If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact UCM by email at recruiter@ucmo.edu and they will be happy to help.

WARRENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL LOOKING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR REVERSE CAREER FAIR

Warrensburg High School is hosting a Reverse Career Fair and is looking for local Johnson County businesses to participate.

When: Friday, March 24th from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Warrensburg High School Auxillary Gymnasium

See the graphic below for more information.

For questions and to RSVP, email Jenna Guengerich at jguengerich@warrensburgr6.org

REESE EDUCATION CENTER LOOKING FOR JOB SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES

Students at Reese Education Center are looking for the opportunity to explore their interests by job shadowing in Johnson County! See below for more information.

UPCOMING SBDC TRAININGS

There's still time to register for Missouri Small Business Development Center at State Fair Community College's launchU! See below for more information.

Click HERE to register.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Knob Noster State Park looked beautiful in the snow last week!

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