Missouri Public Workforce System Combined State Plan 2024-2027
This Combined State Plan outlines a four-year strategy for Missouri's workforce development system under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It integrates core WIOA programs with additional partner programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The plan's objectives include overcoming employment barriers, maximizing efficiency and accessibility of services, developing robust career pathways, placing a strong emphasis on employment retention, and actively engaging employers to meet their workforce needs. It aims to develop an educated and skilled workforce while supporting economic growth and self-sufficiency across the state.