Gov. Nixon honors Eagle-Picher and WIB for excellence in summer youth internship program

Gov. Jeremiah (Jay) Nixon honored the successful efforts of Missouri’s Next Generations Jobs Team that employed and expanded the skills of thousands of youth across Missouri’s fourteen local Workforce Investment Board regions.  In special ceremonies held at the Governors Mansion recently, Gov. Nixon recognized Eagle-Picher Industries for their leading edge work in alternative energy.

Pictured in the photo from left to right:  First Lady Georganne Nixon, Jasen Jones from the WIB, Melissa Wilson representing Eagle-Picher, Matt Porter (youth intern), and Gov. Nixon.

Promotional video featuring youth from across Missouri in various NGJT internships: