What is Workforce Development and Community Education?
The Office of Workforce development prepares potential employees with needed skills
and provides support services that allow individuals to optimize their opportunities
for employment.
Invest in Yourself
Missouri State University-West Plains offers flexible skills training for busy adults
seeking new career opportunities, professional growth, or pay advancement potential.
Our classes are open to anyone, whether you want to earn certifications, enhance your
skills, enter the workforce or explore your interests.
Courses and Workshops
Explore our non-credit courses and workshops to gain new skills, earn certificates,
and advance your career through targeted professional and workforce development opportunities.
Online Career Training
Explore our online career training options through our education partner Ed2Go.
Welding Competition
Welding Competition Feb. 28, 2025
Open to High School Seniors and Juniors.
Check-in begins at 8:00am - Competition starts at 9:00am
Lunch will be provided
Scholarships, Trophies and Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Competition held at:
Pace Industrial Science Center
218 W. Broadway
West Plains, Mo.
Open to High School Seniors and Juniors.
Check-in begins at 8:00am - Competition starts at 9:00am
Lunch will be provided
Scholarships, Trophies and Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Competition held at:
Pace Industrial Science Center
218 W. Broadway
West Plains, Mo.
Mark your calendar
Find out what’s coming up next and how you can get involved.