SkillUP Missouri is a free and voluntary program that offers free college tuition and supportive services (if needed) to eligible individuals. A Case Manager will work with you to create an individual plan to help you reach your goals.

Do you need a job or want to find a better job?

Have a job lined up, you can’t buy those uniforms or other items you need for your first day?

Do you want to go to a training?

Do you need to brush up on a few skills?

Are you already enrolled into college and need assistance with the cost of tuition and books? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, get qualified today!

If you are interested in the SkillUP program, please CLICK HERE and leave a working number that a Workforce Development Case Manager can reach you at. We will contact you, set up an appointment date that works best for you and get you started!

Dexter, MO - Bootheel Regional Planning Economic Development Commission is seeking a part-time Project Administrator.

Job Description:

Prepare and submit grant administration documents for projects within the region.

Responsible for total administration of these projects after funding to insure that all compliance areas with Federal, State and Local regulations, policies and guidelines, including, but not limited to, citizen participation, environmental review, labor standards, procurement, civil rights, contract management, along with other assignments as required; maintain control of accounting documents, wage rates, grant financial information for processing and preparation of financial reports for all projects, attend monitoring sessions with the Missouri Department of Economic Development Field Representatives and city officials; attend workshops in Jefferson City or other locations regarding preparation for grant administration; prepare close-out reports on all CDBG projects as required; and perform various other duties as required by the Executive Director.

Interested applicants should turn in a cover letter and resume to Kelly Mitchell @kmitchell@bootrpc.com or to apply click here.

Dexter, MO - The Stoddard County Republican Central Committee and the Stoddard County Republican Club will host a Reagan Day event at The Gathering in Dexter on March 12, 2022.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for a Meet and Greet the Candidate followed by lunch at noon.

Republican candidates ranging from local to statewide elections will be in attendance.  Candidates will have introductions and short speeches.

You may purchase a ticket from a member of the Stoddard County Republican Central Committee or a member of the Stoddard County Republican Club.  Tickets are $25 each.  You may also pay at the door the day of the event.

For more information to get a ticket contact Wayne Jean at (573) 820-0036 or Etheleen Montgomery at (573) 625-1420.

Specialty Products & Services in the Dexter, Poplar Bluff, and Kennett areas are now hiring Direct Support Professionals.

Direct Support Professionals play an important role here in their agency. The main role of the DSP is to provide assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings. Some other main duties are promoting and encouraging independence, ensuring the individual is cared for in a supportive and caring manner, and helping to maintain a safe/healthy/clean environment for the individual.

 No Vaccine Required! 

Starting Wage - $13/hr

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Driver’s License, liability insurance, a High School Diploma or GED, and reliable transportation.

You can apply in person at 402 South Walnut or on our website by clicking HERE.

Specialty Products & Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  Specialty Products & Services do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Stoddard County, MO - The Stoddard County Commission is requesting bids to purchase a new truck for the County's Emergency Management Office.

Bids should be securely sealed and properly marked "Sealed Bid for Emergency Management Truck" on the outside of the envelope to indicate the contents.

The bids should be addressed to the Stoddard County Commission and mailed to P.O. Box 110, Bloomfield, MO 63825 or delivered to the Stoddard County Clerk's office at 401 S. Prairie St. in Bloomfield.

Bid must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022 and will be opened at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 7th in the Stoddard County CommissionChambers, located at 401 S. Prairie St., Bloomfield.

Inquiries can be made to Andrew Bohnert, Stoddard County Emergency Management Director at (573) 614-5155

The specifications are listed in the above document.