Adult Job Assistance
MERS Goodwill Adult Job Assistance offers walk-in career services and support in the Kansas City area. These services include career coaching, resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, workplace essentials workshops, and employment connections.
WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program
Workforce programs for adults who are financially eligible (i.e. receiving public assistance) or who have been dislocated as a result of a layoff. These programs are managed by MERS Goodwill in Jefferson and Franklin Counties in Missouri, in partnership with the Office of Job Training Programs. Staff are located in the Arnold and Washington Job Centers. Services include career counseling and plan development with additional possible support such as workshops, skills training, tuition support, work experience, or on the job training.
Services are offered Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please contact Trish Davids for information.
Missouri Work Assistance
Provides employment related services in 60 counties in Missouri to individuals who are receiving Temporary Assistance cash benefits from FSD. Participants are provided with vocational counseling, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and supportive services.
Please contact us for contact and referral information.
