The Missouri Career Information Hotline
1-800-392-2949
For information on education, training and job hunting...
Every day the Missouri Career Information Hotline receives calls from laid-off Missourians with questions about occupations, education and training, financial aid and job hunting.
Following are some typical topics:
Education & Training
Find out about...
- Specific curriculums offered and where
- On-the-job training
- How to obtain a GED (General Education Development Diploma)
- Vo-Tech opportunities in your area
- Phone number of Missouri colleges and universities
- Local Workforce Investment Area contact people
Occupations
Find out about...
- Job trends in Missouri
- Salary ranges for various occupations
- Other options for people with specific degrees (English, History)
- Starting a small business
- Tasks and responsibilities for specific jobs
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco/
Educational Financial Aid
Find out about...
- Application for Federal Student Aid
- Pell Grant applications
- Loans, grants and scholarships available to Missouri citizens
- Funding assistance for laid-off workers
Job Hunting
Find out about...
- Networking
- Typical questions during job interviews
- What to include and what not to include in a resume
- Applications and cover letters
Local Career Assistance
Find out about...
- Organizations providing practical advice for starting a business
- Local sources about careers and employment
- Vocational Assessment Centers assisting individuals undecided about their career
Resources
...available through the Missouri Career Information Hotline
- Resume tips
- Networking tips
- Interviewing tips
- Resume Guidebook
- Missouri Career Guide
- Starting your own business
- Missouri's fastest growing jobs
- Correspondence course catalog
- Financial Aid Guide for Missourians
- Missouri Merit system information/application
Call now; toll-free:
1-800-392-2949
The Missouri
Career Information Hotline
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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