Why Missouri

Northwest Missouri

The Northwest part of Missouri holds a lot of history. It is the home of outlaw, Jesse James (Kearney) and rapper, Eminem (St. Joseph), the birthplace of Cherry Mash candy (St. Joseph), and the Home of Sliced Bread (Chillicothe). There are also numerous museums of all types to explore, including the Pony Express National Museum. Manufacturing and health care and social assistance are the region’s top industries with one of our partners, Mosaic Life Care, being the region’s top health care employer.  

One of the main attractions in the Northwest Region of Missouri is Big Lake State Park. For more than 100 years, Big Lake has attracted settlers and visitors as it is the largest oxbow lake remaining in Missouri. Enjoy all the outdoor recreation the lake has to offer. Almost every county has fun events the whole family can enjoy.  Every Labor Day weekend, the Great Pershing Balloon Derby in Brookfield is a must see and is a highly anticipated event.  

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Resources

1. Regional Profile
2. Missouri State Parks

Northeast Missouri

The region’s largest industry is in health care and social assistance.  Discover Kirksville and the surrounding areas!  Kirkville is home to one of Missouri's medical and dental schools, A.T. Still University.  If you like the small-town feel, you will love this area.  From festivals, top notch hunting grounds, state parks, history, art, and recreational activities you will want to join this community and the surrounding areas. 

Are you a cheese lover? Bring your career to Northeast Missouri and enjoy cave-aged cheese. Never heard of it? It's cheese that has aged in Mark Twain's world-famous cave in Hannibal, MO. 

Resources

1. Regional Profile

Kansas City Region

The Kansas City region has a lot to offer from employment to things to do around the area.  Health care and social assistance and Retail Trade make up the region’s largest industries. There are over 200 fountains around Kansas City, giving it the nickname the City of Fountains. 

The whole family will love the fun activities at Crown Center in Kansas City! Enjoy festivals, live shows, outdoor movies, shopping, LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE, and the outdoor skating rink.  Bring your career to the Kansas City area and enjoy everything this beautiful city has to offer year-round! Union Station is another must do when in the Kansas City area.  It is one of the most iconic places in the area where there are always new things to explore.  If you are a sports fan, Kansas City is home to the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and Sporting KC so be sure to catch a game with friends or family and enjoy any of these incredible stadiums and teams. 

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Resources

1. Regional Profile

Central Region

Bring your career to Central Missouri! From the iconic Central Dairy Ice Cream, Missouri State Capital, Lake of the Ozarks, and home of the Missouri Tigers you will find yourself always exploring something different.  Enjoy the beautiful trails and castle at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Devil’s Icebox Cave at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, trout fishing at Bennett Springs State Park, and the gorgeous views on the Katy Trail. If you are into art and history, you have found your place.  The National Churchill Museum, Missouri State Penitentiary, Ragtag Cinema, or Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre are great places to visit. 

Not only are there many things to do around Central Missouri, but the cost of living is also very affordable.  The University of Missouri is located in Central Missouri and provides great education for our future healthcare workers.  The University of Missouri School of Medicine became the first medical school publicly supported west of the Mississippi River in 1872.  Boone Hospital, Phelps County Regional Medical Center, MU Health Care-Capital Regional Medical Center, Fulton State Hospital, and University of Missouri Health Care are some of the largest employers in the area.    

Resources

1. University of Missouri
2. Regional Profile
3. Central Missouri To Do's

St. Louis Region

Bring your career to the St. Louis area and enjoy all the city has to offer for the whole family.  Spend the day climbing through The City Museum, catch a show at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, see amazing views from the top of The Gateway Arch, explore the charming towns that surround St. Louis, enjoy great food, and visit local shops and artist. Nothing compares to the atmosphere in St. Louis when the Cardinals or Blues are playing! Check out job opportunities in the St. Louis area and be sure to catch some games! 

Barnes Jewish Hospital and Express Scripts are among the top private employers in the region.

Resources

1. Regional Profile

Southwest Region

Southwest Missouri is a fun spot for the whole family! Located in the Ozark Mountains, you can enjoy many outdoor activities, catch live shows in Branson, and dine at the Home of Throwed Rolls-Lambert's Café.  There are several lakes located in Southwest Missouri that make for great fishing and water sports. Experience the small town feel with the farmers markets, picnics, community parades, and festivals.  Enjoy the day on the golf course and have an evening at the races at the multiple speedways in the region.  Serve rural towns but be close enough to all the action of Joplin, Springfield, and Branson. Explore everything this area has to offer by starting your career at one of our healthcare facilities in Southwest Missouri.  

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Southeast Region

Southeast Missouri has so much to offer! Explore the Elephant Rocks, Johnson's Shut-Ins, and Taum Sauk Mountain State Parks while providing great healthcare to an underserved area. Did you know Southeast Missouri is home to the world's largest fountain drink cup? The 17,908.60-liter cup is located in Cape Girardeau, MO.  Enjoy the beautiful historic sites and wineries across the Southeast Region of the state. Across the region, health care and social assistance and retail trade are the leading industries.  St. Francis Medical Center, Southeast Missouri Hospital, and Missouri Delta Medical Center are the top employers in health care. 

Resources

1. World Record Fountain Drink Cup
2. Regional Profile