FutureBuilt is designed to help prepare your future employees while limiting your risk and saving you money. 

In its most recent Workforce Employer Survey, the Missouri Economic Research & Information Center reports employers cite the top three barriers to expanding employment as:

• Lack of applicants overall
• Shortage of applicants with knowledge or skills
• Economic conditions

FutureBuilt at CMCA is designed to address each of these barriers.

Partnership opportunities can look like: 

• Paid work experience placements
• Apprenticeship and mentorship opportunities
• Career fairs and industry events
• Skills-based training collaborations
  

How Employers Benefit:

• Reduced hiring risk through subsidized placements & OJT
• Access to motivated job seekers
• Opportunity to evaluate candidates before permanent hiring
• Retention support from CMCA staff
• Increased community impact and visibility 

Why Partner with FutureBuilt?

• Better-prepared employees
• Stronger local talent pipelines
• Reduced onboarding challenges
• Improved retention outcomes
• Workforce sustainability
• Stronger rural economies