*Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

November 13, 2019

*Governor Parson Announces Missouri One Start Will Train More Than 42,000 Workers Statewide*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the award of more than $7.8 million to 226 projects across Missouri for customized training assistance through the Department of Economic Developments Missouri One Start program.

No matter where you go, from Hayti to Maryville or Neosho to Hannibal, businesses need workers with the skills to get the job done, *Governor Parson* said. Helping employers train new and existing workers helps them stay competitive, and that means growth for the business and for our states economy.

Finding workers is the number one challenge facing businesses and economic developers today, *Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Rob Dixon* said. Efforts like Missouri One Start are going to unlock Missouris economic potential and set us apart from other states vying to attract new businesses or looking to lure our employers away from Missouri.

The Missouri One Start customized training program provides eligible companies with resources to train or upskill their employees according to specific workforce needs. Flexibility within the program allows companies to choose how the training is provided.

Missouri One Start is the states leader in tailored workforce recruitment and customized training solutions dedicated to helping businesses grow, *Missouri One Start Director Kristie Davis* said. Missouri One Start is a comprehensive workforce program that ensures businesses have the right workforce, with the right skillset, at the right time.

Missouri One Start is one of the key workforce development initiatives included in Senate Bill 68, which was signed into law in July.

For a full list of companies that will receive training assistance, click here [ [link removed] ].

*About Missouri One Start:* As the states premier workforce development program, Missouri One Start helps Missouri businesses stay competitive by providing resources to train and upskill their new and existing employees. As a division within the Department of Economic Development, it serves Missouri companies, from small to large, in creating and maintaining their workforce. Businesses must meet eligibility standards to be considered for the program. To learn more about Missouri One Start, visit missourionestart.com [ [link removed] ].

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*Contact: Kelli R. Jones*

Communications Director

Work: 573-751-0765

Mobile: 573-508-9072

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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