Jefferson College Workforce & Employment Services

09/04/2026

Still time to enroll.

Looking to build hands-on skills for a career in manufacturing? Jefferson College’s **Industrial Maintenance** course helps students learn preventive maintenance, tools and equipment, and troubleshooting skills used in today’s production environments.

Classes are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Hillsboro campus, with the next session starting September 15, 2026. Students may also have the opportunity to earn an MSSC Safety and Maintenance Awareness credential.

Interested? Contact Workforce & Employment Services at [email protected] or 636-481-3144 to learn more about the program and application process.

09/03/2026

Join Jefferson College’s Partnership of Industry & Education for the 2026 Industry & Education Summit as we explore AI and its growing impact on the workforce.

Industry and education are both adapting quickly to changes in technology, skills, teaching, and the workplace. This summit is an opportunity to connect, share perspectives, and discuss how we can work together to prepare for what’s next.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 8:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Jefferson College – Student Center Viking Room
☕ Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP: [email protected]

We look forward to bringing our education and industry partners together for an important conversation about AI, innovation, workforce needs, and the future of work.

09/01/2026

🔍 Get a CLU: AI and Applications

AI can be a powerful job-search tool—but knowing when and how to use it matters.

Join Workforce & Employment Services for the first Fall 2026 edition of Career Literacy, Unlocked (CLU) and explore where AI can help in the job search, where it can get in the way, and how to use it more thoughtfully.

📅 Thursday, September 10
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Lower Level of CTE

Interested in learning more?
Visit for more info and to RSVP!

linktr.ee/jeffcowes.

08/27/2026

Healthcare Career Fair – Thursday, October 15

Interested in exploring careers in healthcare? Attend Jefferson College's fall Healthcare Career Fair to connect with employers and organizations from across the healthcare industry.

Thursday, October 15
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Jefferson College Hillsboro – Career & Technical Education Building
Hallways and Student Lounge near the NEST
1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050

Admission is free, and Jefferson College students, alumni, and community members are welcome.

Attendees can:

Connect and network with healthcare employers
Learn about current and future employment opportunities
Bring a resume and make professional connections
Learn about transfer opportunities with four-year universities

Whether you’re preparing to enter the healthcare field or just beginning to explore your options, this is a great opportunity to learn what’s out there and make connections.

Questions? Contact Jessie Montgomery at [email protected] or (636) 481-3456.

08/25/2026

Looking for a way to build hands-on technical experience, or ready to take the next step into a full-time career?

Jefferson College is partnering with Production Castings, Inc. in Fenton to connect students and alumni with paid training opportunities and full-time technical careers.

Current opportunities include:

CNC Lathe Machinist Trainee (Tool Room) – a great fit for current machining students and recent graduates, with paid on-the-job training and flexible first-shift scheduling around classes

Die Cast Machine Operator & General Applications – entry-level pathways for students looking to gain industrial experience

Robotics & Automation Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Machinist

Facility Maintenance Technician

Production Castings offers opportunities to learn alongside experienced toolmakers, technicians, and engineers while building skills that can lead to long-term technical career growth.

Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Keith Boyer, Apprenticeship Navigator, at [email protected] or (636) 481-3243.

08/25/2026

Lora and Saranda were out yesterday representing the department well and spreading the word about how we support students, alumni, and the community! Thanks to KJFF1400AM for having them! 📻📡

Lora Warner and Saranda Lund of the Jefferson College Workforce Employment Services Department were guests on KJFF...

08/24/2026

Welcome to students, faculty, staff and community! Fall 2026 has begun! We can't wait to experience it with you.

08/20/2026

WES is here to support students on their professional paths, including clothing for networking, interviews or career opportunities! Visit our career closet if you find yourself in need of gently used clothing that's been donated by our wonderful community. Free to students and available during normal office hours.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Thanks to Jefferson College Student Media for creating this video!

08/13/2026

Need a ServSafe For Managers Course?

Reach out to [email protected] for more information. Limited seats available.

08/12/2026

Looking to build hands-on skills for a career in manufacturing? Jefferson College’s **Industrial Maintenance** course helps students learn preventive maintenance, tools and equipment, and troubleshooting skills used in today’s production environments.

Classes are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Hillsboro campus, with the next session starting September 15, 2026. Students may also have the opportunity to earn an MSSC Safety and Maintenance Awareness credential.

Interested? Contact Workforce & Employment Services at [email protected] or 636-481-3144 to learn more about the program and application process.