Workforce Development

Looking for help finding a job or building new skills?

CSL’s Workforce Development Team is here to help you prepare for employment, build confidence, and explore better job opportunities.

Located at Eastgate Career Hub, our team offers career coaching, training opportunities, workshops, and practical support as you take the next step towards work, training, or a better job.

Our Commitment to
Your Career Success Includes:

  • A personalized assessment of your skills and training needs

  • Tuition paid workforce training/education

  • Coaching and orientation to prepare you for successful completion of training

  • Financial coaching

  • Digital literacy coaching for basic computer needs

  • 2-hour career readiness workshop focusing on resumes, interview skills, workplace etiquette, and more

  • Career coaches to help you create a resume and connect you with employers

  • Ongoing employment and retention coaching for your continued success

Career Coaching

Ready to take the next step toward employment?

Our Career Coaches can help you prepare for your next job, build confidence, and take practical steps toward meaningful employment.

You’ll receive support setting goals, creating a plan, preparing for interviews, searching for jobs, and completing applications.

Coaches can also help with résumé writing, work clothes, job referrals, and other resources to support your employment goals.

Tuition-Paid Training

Ready to take the next step toward employment?

Eligible participants can access tuition-paid training opportunities that lead to certificates in growing industries.

Through these training programs you’ll earn an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC), and prepare for better employment opportunities.

Visit the Career Services page to learn more and apply.

Digital Coaching

Need help building your computer or technology skills?

We provide Digital Coaching where participants receive support with basic computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel, virtual meetings, résumé creation, online tools, and more.

Coaching is personalized to meet your personal goals, comfort level, and learning style. The goal is to help build the skills needed for work, school, and everyday life.

Get Career Ready

Want to build skills that help you find, get, and keep a job?

Through our Career Readiness Workshops, we help you build practical skills for finding, getting, and keeping a job.

In these interactive workshops, you’ll learn about résumé building, interview preparation, workplace success, and career exploration.

Workshops are free to attend, and participants who complete each course will receive a Career Readiness Certificate.

Connecting with Employers

Looking for a job with room to grow?

Our Career Coaches work with local employers to help connect you with job opportunities that offer livable wages, benefits, and long-term career potential.

Career Coaches can also help you prepare for the application and interview process so you feel more confident taking the next step.

Contact a Career Services staff member today to start.

Financial Coaching

Want to build confidence with your finances?

Through one-on-one coaching, CSL can help you strengthen your financial knowledge and take practical steps toward your goals.

Our Financial Coaches will support you as you work toward improving your credit score, building savings, reducing debt, growing your net worth, and moving toward greater financial stability.

Contact us.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey?
Contact Stephanie Ogle at ogles@cslcares.org or 816-491-2008.

CSL’s Workforce Development Team is located at:
Eastgate Career Hub, 2500 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO 64057