Best in Midwest & Talent for Tomorrow Outcomes:
- New Department of Economic Development and Divisions built to better serve Missouri's citizens
- Deal Closing fund
- Border War Ended
- More proactive response to COVID-19 and better economic preparedness
- New Department name and Vision reflect the full scope of the restructuring.
- New name: Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
- New vision: Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.
- Funded MoExcels Projects
- Launched Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant to address workforce needs by encouraging adults to pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential.
- Apprenticeship Missouri
- Established the Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning
- Launched Apprentice Connect Portal
- Published Missouri Economic and Workforce Report
- Five to Thrive - five pathways to postsecondary training and education programs
- Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
- Certificates
- Associate Degrees
- Bachelor's Degrees
- Graduate Degrees