The Missouri Job Center in Springfield will begin offering in-person office hours at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, located at 397 E. Central Street. Starting Wednesday, March 4, staff will be available in the lower-level conference room from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include assistance with job applications, enrollment in job training programs, meetings with case managers, and help filing for unemployment benefits.
This temporary relocation is due to ongoing repair and restoration work at the Missouri Job Center’s main campus at 1660 N. Campbell. The facility experienced water damage early Monday morning before opening. Regular updates will be provided regarding when the main campus may reopen.
“The Missouri Job Center is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services available on request to individuals with disabilities. MO TTY users may call 800-735-2966 or contact MO Relay at 711,” according to the center.
Springfield serves as the county seat of Greene County in southwestern Missouri and was established in the 1830s when John Polk Campbell donated land for its development; it incorporated as a town in 1838, according to its official website. The city operates under a council-manager form of government adopted in 1953, with a nine-member City Council setting policy and direction (source). Springfield also focuses on ethical local governance aimed at community benefits and cooperation (source).
Springfield maintains efforts in historic preservation, including recognized landmarks and districts (source). It was also the site of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek during the Civil War and played a role in establishing Route 66 through its public square (source).
