Sikeston Area
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Workforce Development
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI FOOD BANK: Southeast Missouri Food Bank distributes food to more than 140 local programs that feed hungry people in Southeast Missouri. We provide food to food pantries, community kitchens, shelters, and other social service organizations in 16 Southeastern Missouri counties. These programs serve children, families, and seniors and provide thousands of meals each month! To volunteer, call (573)651-0400 www.semofoodbank.org

WorkReadyMissouri: A new program to help businesses recruit potential employees for job openings. Post available positions and select from qualified job seekers through local resources. www.mo.gov

ALLEN'S HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.: Allen Home Care Services has been providing outstanding health care to people of all ages in their Heartland Homes since 1985. Allen Home Care Services has a staff of professionals who have worked hard to build the company’s outstanding reputation of uncompromising quality and service at competitive rates. Please come by our offce at 808 S. Kingshighway or call us at 573/472-2644. You may also visit our web site at www.allenhomecare.com. www.allenhomecare.com

BETHESDA REGIONAL CANCER CENTER: Bethesda’s centers utilize quality treatment tools which allows oncologists greater flexibility in treatment planning and implementation. Bethesda also employs the latest software to develop a treatment plan maximizing patient benefits and minimizing side effects. For more information please call 573/471-1765 www.bethesdacancercenter.com

BOOTHEEL COUNSELING SERVICE: Bootheel Counseling Services located at 760 Plantation in Sikeston is a private, not-for-profit organization that has been providing services in Southeast Missouri for over 30 years. We are the State of Missouri's Administrative Agent for mental health services for the counties of Scott, Stoddard, Mississippi and New Madrid. Call 573/471-0800 www.bootheelcounseling.com

DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING: A world-wide performance improvement organization effecting training and consulting services through public courses, workshops and seminars, and customized corporate solutions. Specialize in human relations, leadership, sales, communications, self confidence, and attitude to increase knowledge, performance, and profit. Please call (314) 439-8090 for more information.

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORP: DAEOC at 99 Skyview in Portageville, forms a network of resources and individuals all united under the self-help principal of creating community solutions to community problems. Services are made available through a blending of federal, state, and local funding. By combining funding sources, the agency provides services that best meet the needs of our community. Call 573/379-3851 for more information. www.daeoc.com

FERGUSON MEDICAL GROUP: Ferguson Medical Group consist of a team of physicians, specialist in the private practice of medicine. Their goal is to provide the highest possible standard of comprehensive medical and surgical care under the same roof for all patients. You may visit our website at www.fergusonmedical.com or call us for an appointment at 573/471-0330. Our offices are located at 1012 N. Main in Sikeston. www.fergusonmedical.com

FINANCIAL FITNESS SERVICES: Financial Fitness Services located at 1226 Linn Street, Suite C, works to make better lives through healthy finances by offering basic money management counseling. We are also a recognized provider of pre and post-filing bankruptsy counseling. In addition, we have outstanding Senior Adult Counseling and Family Caregiver programs. Please contact our office at 573/471-9737 for more information or visit us at financialfitnessservices.com financialfitnessservices.com

HEALTH FACILITIES REHAB SERVICES: Health Facilities Rehabilitation Services provides long-term, outpatient and home health care for residents in Missouri and Arizona. Individuals receive professional physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and industrial sports medicine services. The Health Facilities Rehab Outpatient Center at 1102 Sikes Avenue in Sikeston, MO, is administered by Scott Nichols,DPT, ATC, CSCS and is fully staffed with licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. Call us at 573/471-5755 or visit our web site at www.hfrehab.com. www.hfrehab.com

HOME ADVANTAGE: Home Advantage Home Health is a locally owned home health agency that was started in 1994. We provide Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Aide Services to 16 counties in Southeast Missouri. We also provide a Registered Nurse on-call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The medical treatment, safety, and quality of life are important to us. Our objectives are to provide services for patients in the security of their homes, maintaining dignity, comfort, and achieving the highest level of health possible. If you know of someone who may benefit from the services of a nurse or therapist at home, simply call us to discuss the situation.

KENNY ROGERS CHILDREN'S CENTER: The mission of the Kenny Rogers Children's Center is to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families throughout the community and region by providing a wide array of superior developmental and therapeutic services at no charge. call 573/472-0397 for more information. You may visit our facilities at 300 Floyd Street in Sikeston. www.kennyrogerscenter.org

LAKES COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER: A.O., Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization working in the State of Missouri providing services to: • People with disabilities • Families and children in crisis • People needing work supports • Youth transitioning to independence • Women and their families with substance abuse problems Alternative Opportunities, Inc. (A.O., Inc.) was established in 1991. It operates four divisions providing comprehensive services designed to eliminate barriers and to create opportunities for people to live and work in their community. For more information please visit our website at www.aoinc.org or visit us at 3105 Independence, Suite B, Cape Girardeau. You may call us at 573/334-9344. www.aoinc.org

LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI: Legal Services of Southern Missouri, 116 North Main in Charleston, provides free legal representation for low income and elderly people living in Southeast Missouri. Assistance is available to help individuals with critical legal issues relating to their personal safety, food, income, shelter and health. Applications for assistance can be done by calling 800/748-7456 or visit our website. www.1smo.org

MANPOWER INTERNATIONAL: Manpower helps both companies and individuals navigate the ever-changing world of work. No other company has more experience or expertise. Nearly 60 years of experience providing recruitment, training, assessment and selection, outsourcing and consulting services means we can help you make sense of the forces shaping tomorrow's workplace.The goal is to find a place for each candidate where they can find not just a job, but a place to belong and grow. We find the best people for all types of jobs and industries at both the staff and professional levels. Please come visit us at 1214 Linn Street in Sikeston or call 573/472-3800. You may also visit us on our websites at www.manpower.com. www.manpower.com

MERS/GOODWILL: MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries located at 241 North Main in Sikeston and 216 North Fountain in Cape Girardeau reaches out to individuals in need by providing a wide range of vocational and support services that will empower them to achieve success today and build dreams for tomorrow. Individuals with serious disabilities, those who are economically or culturally disadvantaged, workers in transition to the community following judgment for an offense, and those who are devastated by job loss in an era of corporate reconfigurations are the principal partners. Please call us at 573/481-9033 or 573/290-5766 for more information or visit our website at www.mersgoodwill.org www.mersgoodwill.org

MISSION MISSOURI: Mission Missouri, a grassroots not-for-profit faith-based organization located at 509 Ruth in Sikeston, MO, assists area residents who face extensive problems living as successful and productive community members. For more information and to take advantage of their many programs please go to www.missionmissouri.com or call 573/472-4141 www.missionmissouri.com

MISSOURI CAREER CENTER: Find these resources at Greathires.org: Job Seekers: Access to thousands of Missouri jobs, with job matches based on skills as well as job titles; Job Market Search feature to find openings by title, skill set, field of study, or zip code; Personal Homepage to store searches, position descriptions, and communication with businesses; On-line Unemployment Insurance claim reporting (available in Missouri Career Center) Businesses: No-cost access to Missouri's largest hiring pool and broadest variety of skill sets; Streamlined 5-Step Job Posting process, with increased control over your ability to ensure qualified matches; Ranking of candidates for more precise match to business needs Individual Home Page with consolidated list of all job postings, searches, and communication. Please come by 202 South Kingshighway or give us a call at 573/472-5250 missouricareersource.com

SCOTT COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM, INC.: Scott County Transit System provides transporation for any scott county resident. Please stop by 105 East Center or call 573/472-3030 for more information.

SIKESTON CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER: Sikeston Career & Technology Center’s Adult and Community Education’s programs are designed to assist adults in meeting their needs for success. Our full-time programs offer incredible training programs for career placement, such as our acclaimed practical nursing program, our business/office technology program as well as our graphic arts, welding technology, design drafting and construction technology. In addition to full-time programs, SCTC also offers short-term evening courses in areas such as healthcare fields, computer courses, technical training, personal enrichment, and the new ed2go Internet courses with over 300 available online possibilities. To view the class schedule and class descriptions, visit the district website at www.sikeston.k12.mo.us. Visit our PN program's website at www.sikestonnursing.com. For more information, please visit our office in G Building on the high school campus or call us at 471-5442. www.sikeston.k12.mo.us

SIKESTON HOUSING AUTHORITY: Sikeston Housing Authority is committed to providing safe, decent and affordable housing to individuals and families in Sikeston, who face income or other life challenges. Come see us at 400 Allen Blvd. or you may call 573/471-3012.

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD: The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Southeast Missouri, located at 760 S. Kingshighway, Suite C, in Cape Girardeau, is an appointed group of community leaders responsible for developing and directing workforce issues in a 13 county area. Our goal is an economically self-sufficient, productive and skilled workforce through partnerships with community, business, and the workforce. The WIB is also a forum for planning workforce development strategies. The Board attempts to anticipate economic and business trends, develop community linkages and partnerships, and provide a focus on system outcomes. Please call 573/334-0990 or visit us at www.job4you.org for more information. For Information on the WIA Dislocated Worker Program please click here: Alternative Opportunities www.job4you.org

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