Business & Industry Workforce Development

Callaway Chamber Of Commerce

The Callaway Chamber of Commerce has a Workforce Development and Training Coordinator who can assist employers and educators with various workforce needs. Some of the services offered are as follows:

• Posting your company’s current job openings

• Helping to develop internships through on-thejob training programs

• Providing hands-on customer service training

• Working with graduates to find open positions within Callaway County to help retain local talent

• Providing training opportunities, such as welding, HVAC, construction, and other areas identified by employers in Callaway County

• Partnerships with the four local high schools to build appropriate resumes to prepare high school students for the workforce

If you have workforce needs you would like assistance with, be sure to reach out to workforcedevelopment@ callawaychamber.net.

Professional Clothes Closet

A professional clothes closet is available onsite at the Callaway Chamber of Commerce by appointment. This closet offers various clothing items, shoes, and accessories for JAG students, students searching for employment, and Missouri Job Center candidates. Being prepared for an interview is key for success, and we are excited to be able to provide a stress-free shopping environment at no cost to students and those seeking career opportunities.

National Manufacturing Day

In conjunction with National Manufacturing Day (mfgday. com) events and activities, all four school districts in Callaway County are invited to various manufacturing facilities within the county. In 2022, Avail Switchgear, Danuser, Dollar General, Hitachi Energy, and Walsworth provided tours and information to students on what they are looking for in an employee and how to apply.

Callaway Career Day

Westminster and William Woods students were invited to a day of learning about future careers in Callaway County. This event aims to educate our local college students on the different employment opportunities in Callaway County. In 2022, Dollar General, Ameren

Missouri, Central Bank –Fulton, Avail Switchgear, PFS Brands, The State of Missouri, and Callaway United Way presented to 20 college students about what their company does, their available employment opportunities, how students can apply, what growth opportunities their company has to offer, and why students should choose them after graduation.

JOB FAIR/BUSINESS EXPO

In 2022, the Callaway Chamber of Commerce hosted a Spring and Fall Job Fair/Business Expo. This event is to help local businesses in Callaway County promote their open positions and showcase what their company has to offer. Both events saw over 20 job seekers and allowed local businesses to network with one another.

Missouri Job Center

The Callaway Chamber of Commerce is partnered with the Missouri Job Center to help job seekers in many different aspects including planning a career, education, preparing for a job interview, and finding hiring events.