Grow with Google is an initiative that draws on our 20-year history of building products, platforms, and services that help people and businesses grow. Through Grow with Google, we aim to help everyone across America – those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.

We are proud that in 2018, 16,000 Missouri businesses, website publishers, and nonprofits benefitted from Google tools and that we helped provide $2.98 billion of economic activity for Missouri organizations (source). And we know that for many small businesses, learning how to harness the Internet can help them grow their business.

We also recognize the importance of digital skills when searching for a job in Missouri. According to the National Skills Coalition, middle-skills jobs account for 54% of all jobs in Missouri, but only 47% of state workers are trained to the middle-skill level.

We’re excited to partner with terrific libraries and community organizations throughout the state to further this commitment by helping Missouri job seekers and small businesses access digital skills training.  

We'll have two events in Missouri during the week of May 20th.

Springfield: Tuesday, May 21
Jefferson City: Thursday, May 23
Due to the hazardous road conditions from last night’s tornadoes, we have decided to cancel today’s Grow with Google workshops at the Missouri River Regional Library. 

Our two events will be held in the following locations:

Springfield:
The Library Station
2535 North Kansas Expressway 
Springfield, MO 65803

Jefferson City: (Cancelled)
Missouri River Regional Library
214 Adams Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

That’s right, there is no cost to attend a Grow with Google Missouri event.

Yes, there is parking available at each event.

Springfield: Complimentary parking is available in the library’s main parking lot off of North Kansas Expressway.
Jefferson City: 

You’ll want to bring something to take notes with -- a laptop (we’ll have free wifi) or a pen & paper are recommended so you don’t miss any information. Also consider bringing a light sweater or jacket just in case.

You can register for the events here.

Unfortunately, this means the workshop is at capacity and we’re unable to take any additional guests for that workshop. Although it’s unlikely, if we do happen to have extra space on event day, we will create a stand-by line and admit guests on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll do our best to let you in, but it is not guaranteed. If you aren't able to pre-register for a certain workshop, we encourage you to check out our online resources at google.com/grow.

Yes! You may sign up for up to two workshops per event. Although it’s unlikely, if we do happen to have extra space for other sessions on event day, we will create a stand-by line and admit guests on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll do our best to let you in, but it is not guaranteed. If are workshops are full and you aren’t able to pre-register for our workshops, we encourage you to check out our online resources at google.com/grow.

Drop by our coaching reservation desk at one of our events to get paired with a Googler coach for your 1:1 coaching session. Coaches will be matched to those waiting in line on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, we cannot take any advance reservations or appointments.

Only guests who registered online will be guaranteed to attend the events. If we have extra spots on the day of the event, we'll do our best to accommodate those who did not register ahead of time.

Yes, we will have light snacks and refreshments available for you to enjoy at the events.

Google strives to make events open and accessible to everyone, regardless of disability or special needs. Guests with disabilities and/or special needs should provide details in the registration form and email us at growmissouri@google.com. This information will be kept private and will be distributed only to the individuals who need to know it to accommodate your request.

You can email us at growmissouri@google.com.