Introducing Our 2023-2024 Annual Report
Explore our latest Annual Report and celebrate a year of achievements and the difference we've made in our community.

Dates Announced for Upcoming Holly Jolly Holiday Hiring Fair for St. Louis Job Seekers
This year's event series offers a perfect opportunity for job seekers to connect with companies hiring for seasonal and permanent positions during the holiday season.

SLATE Hosts Emergency Hiring Fair to Assist Displaced Armory STL Employees
To help these displaced individuals, SLATE will host an emergency hiring fair on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the SLATE Missouri Job Center.

SLATE Awards $450,000 to Peter and Paul Community Services to Support Employment for Unhoused Individuals
The program will offer unhoused individuals, ages 18 and older, who are residing in shelters within the City of St. Louis, an opportunity to participate in paid work such as cleaning parks, removing debris, and beautifying city streets.

SLATE Announces St. Louis Regional Job Expo for Veterans
The first annual St. Louis Regional Job Expo for veterans will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

Introducing Our 2022-2023 Annual Report
Explore our latest Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements and the tangible difference we've made in our community.

SLATE Presents Accommodation for Success 2024: Bridging Opportunities for Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
The event is specifically focused on job seekers with disabilities and helping employers foster inclusivity in the workplace.

SLATE Extends Support to Displaced Northview Village Nursing Home Workers through Emergency Hiring Fairs
The closure of Northview Village Nursing Home has left a void in our community, impacting both its residents and dedicated workers, especially during the holiday season.

SLATE Missouri Job Center Hosts Final Installment of Holly Jolly Hiring Fair Series on December 8, 2023
Designed to facilitate connections between job seekers and employers seeking both seasonal and permanent hires, this event promises an outstanding range of job opportunities.

SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces Dates for 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Hiring Fair
This year’s Holly Jolly Hiring Fair will take place in the first-floor conference rooms at 1520 Market Street on October 30; November 7, 15, 30; and December 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SLATE Announces a Hiring Fair for the Hospitality and Culinary Industries as St. Louis Region Celebrates Hospitality Heroes
Wednesday’s fair comes on the heels of this afternoon’s Explore St. Louis Hospitality Heroes event at America’s Center and several successful hiring events in recent months.

SLATE Announces a Hiring Fair for Job Seekers Looking for Transportation and Logistics Career Opportunities
The event will take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the 1st Floor Conference Room of 1520 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103.

SLATE Announces Healthcare Hiring Fair for Former South City Hospital Employees
SLATE will hold a healthcare job fair this Friday, August 11, 2023, from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

SLATE Receives YouthBuild Grant to Help At-Risk Youth Obtain High School Certifications, Develop Skills in Construction, Healthcare, Logistics, and Transportation Pathways
The program will provide high school equivalency and industry-recognized credentials to 65 youth ages 16-24 years old

SLATE Launches High School Credential Attainment Program
All the classes, workshops, and assessments will take place at the SLATE Missouri Job Center located Downtown at 1520 Market Street

SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces Dates for 2nd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Hiring Fair
The event aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and businesses looking to hiring new talent during the holiday season for both seasonal and permanent employment opportunities.

SLATE Strengthens Commitment to City Youth in Response to Violence at CVPA
Our agency, therefore, stands ready to assist by providing those affected by this tragedy with the resources necessary to overcome this unfortunate setback, thrive, and succeed.

SLATE Missouri Job Center, Partners Announces Skill Up St. Louis Challenge to Increase Training of CDL Drivers
From September 1 through December 10, 2022, SLATE will offer the 4-week Commercial Driver's License training program to eligible participants at no cost.

SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces City of St. Louis Job Fairs for the Streets Department positions
Join the ranks of the hardworking team at the City Streets Department at SLATE's Job Fair, apply for jobs, and learn how we can help you get CDA certified.

St. Louis City June 2022 Unemployment Data
Below is the latest data released by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center on St. Louis City June 2022 unemployment rate.

St. Louis Frozen Pizza Company Offering 3-day Work Weeks to Attract New Employees
Lucia's Pizza is one of many companies offering incentives to current and future employees

St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) Opens Applications for Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for Up to 200 City Youth
Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the program offers up to 200 St. Louis youth ages 14-24 years old the opportunity for an 8-week paid work experience throughout various departments within the City of St. Louis

Annie Malone Partners with First Student and SLATE to Offer Free Transportation to the May Day Parade
Annie Malone Partners with First Student and SLATE to Offer Free Transportation to the May Day Parade article

SLATE Announces a New Year and New Career Hiring Fair
The event will present four employers looking to fill immediate openings

Governor Parson Announces Missouri To End All Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
Governor Parson Announces Missouri To End All Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits press release

SLATE Executive Director elected to the United Way Board of Directors
SLATE Executive Director elected to the United Way Board of Directors release

SLATE offers hope to unemployed, laid off, and underemployed workers impacted by COVID-19
SLATE offers hope to unemployed, laid off, and underemployed workers impacted by COVID-191

SLATE Receives Full State Certification as One-Stop Job Center, Achieves High Customer Satisfaction Rates
SLATE Missouri Job Center is now certified as a comprehensive One-Stop Job Center until June 30th, 2023

Missouri continues to lead nation in Registered Apprenticeship efforts
Missouri continues to lead nation in Registered Apprenticeship efforts press release

Cassandra Williams Announced as the Deputy Director of SLATE
Cassandra Williams Announced as the Deputy Director of the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment

Missouri Job Centers begin public reopening, virtual services still available
SLATE Missouri Job Center will reopen to the public on July 6th

MDHEWD pivots to COVID-19 recovery efforts to help Missouri workforce return strong
MDHEWD pivots to COVID-19 recovery efforts to help Missouri workforce return strong press release

Humanitarian Jobs Grant will offer employment during COVID-19 Recovery
Humanitarian Jobs Grant will offer employment during COVID-19 Recovery press release

SLATE Missouri Job Center Offers Virtual Skills and Career Training Services to the Unemployed Adults and Youth
The new Call Center routes all incoming phone calls to appropriate staff for assistance

SLATE Updates Regarding The Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SLATE Missouri Job Center is diligently following and monitoring any news regarding COVID-19

All Missouri Job Centers to Suspend In-Person Services Due to Recommendations Regarding COVID-19
Assistance available by phone or web

Health Resources for Your Business
Important message from Tom Chulick, President & CEO of the St. Louis Regional Chamber

SLATE Announces the SLWDB Plan for Program Years 2020-2023
SLATE announces the SLWDB Local Plan for Program Years 2020-2023

SLATE Announces The Greater St. Louis Metropolitan WIOA Regional Plan for Program Years 2020-2024
SLATE Announces The Greater St. Louis Metropolitan WIOA Regional Plan for Program Years 2020-2024 for public comments

SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces New Hours of Operation
SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces New Hours of Operation news

Early Childhood Apprenticeship Links Unemployed with Teaching Careers
Early Childhood Apprenticeship Links Unemployed with Teaching Careers success story

SLATE Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, November 13-16, 2018
SLATE Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, November 13-16, 2018 release

Dr. Prince Booked For On-Air Interviews With Meghan O of The “O” Show, Hot 104.1 FM Radio, to Engage St. Louisans With Message of Hope, Opportunity, and Jobs
Dr. Prince Booked For On-Air Interviews With Meghan O of The “O” Show, Hot 104.1 FM Radio, to Engage St. Louisans With Message of Hope, Opportunity, and Jobs releaes

Empowering With Transformed Vision For A Bright Future: Webster Eye Care Equips Mobile Unit on Wheels, Offers No-Cost Eye Care, Same-Day Eyewear Replacement for Clinton-Peabody Community
Empowering With Transformed Vision For A Bright Future: Webster Eye Care Equips Mobile Unit on Wheels, Offers No-Cost Eye Care, Same-Day Eyewear Replacement for Clinton-Peabody Community release

Compass Rose Participants Visit PARIC Construction Site at Enterprise Center; SLATE Partners with Construction Contractors to Establish Long-Term Success for Reentry Youth
Compass Rose Participants Visit PARIC Construction Site at Enterprise Center; SLATE Partners with Construction Contractors to Establish Long-Term Success for Reentry Youth release

St. Louis Workforce Development Board Welcomes New Chair
St. Louis Workforce Development Board Welcomes New Chair release

YouthBuild Participants Visit Aquarium Construction Site at St. Louis Union Station; McCarthy – SLATE Regional Collaboration Improves Diversity and Inclusion on Construction Projects
YouthBuild Participants Visit Aquarium Construction Site at St. Louis Union Station; McCarthy – SLATE Regional Collaboration Improves Diversity and Inclusion on Construction Projects release

Special Metro Transit Card Will Connect Young People This Summer to Brighter Futures Through Jobs, Camps and Development Opportunities
Special Metro Transit Card Will Connect Young People This Summer to Brighter Futures Through Jobs, Camps and Development Opportunities release

Challenge Unlimited Offers Janitorial Registered Apprenticeship Program, Career Path Certification for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Challenge Unlimited Offers Janitorial Registered Apprenticeship Program, Career Path Certification for Job Seekers with Disabilities release

Online Tax Preparation Offered Free At United Way
Online Tax Preparation Offered Free At United Way write up

MOKAN Trains Contractors for St. Louis, Improves Minority Hiring on Construction Projects
MOKAN Trains Contractors for St. Louis, Improves Minority Hiring on Construction Projects success story

SLATE Executive Director Elected to U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC) 2018 Board of Trustees
SLATE Executive Director Elected to U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC) 2018 Board of Trustees press release

Innovative Partnership with SLU Expands Opportunities for Employment Diversity in IT Industry
Innovative Partnership with SLU Expands Opportunities for Employment Diversity in IT Industry success story

LYFT Pilot Project Offers Ride-Sharing for SLATE Construction Apprentices; Promotes Transportation Equity for all St. Louisans
LYFT Pilot Project Offers Ride-Sharing for SLATE Construction Apprentices; Promotes Transportation Equity for all St. Louisans success story

‘Workforce STL’ Live Weekly Webcast Highlights Local Employers, Same-Day Interviews, Success Stories
‘Workforce STL’ Live Weekly Webcast Highlights Local Employers, Same-Day Interviews, Success Stories release

SLATE Expands Workforce Wednesdays to Include Thursdays, to Increasing Same-Day Interview Opportunities, Hiring of New Talent
SLATE Expands Workforce Wednesdays to Include Thursdays, to Increasing Same-Day Interview Opportunities, Hiring of New Talent release

Civil Liberties Jobs Program Expands, Increasing Stability, Training, Employment for Unemployed St. Louisans
Civil Liberties Jobs Program Expands, Increasing Stability, Training, Employment for Unemployed St. Louisans release

City of St. Louis YouthBuild Expands Training Options with CSET 2.0 Career Pathways Initiative Award
City of St. Louis YouthBuild Expands Training Options with CSET 2.0 Career Pathways Initiative Award release

SLATE Awarded $4.5 Million Young Adult Reentry Grant through FHI360 Three-City Partnership with Los Angeles, Hartford
SLATE Awarded $4.5 Million Young Adult Reentry Grant through FHI360 Three-City Partnership with Los Angeles, Hartford release

Update: Reverse Job Fair 2017 and Disability Employment Event
The Third Annual Accommodation for Success event includes the first Reverse Job Fair in St. Louis, makes it easier for employers to building a diverse workforce

SLATE Executive Director Elected President of Training and Employment Administrators of Missouri 1
Mr. Holmes to lead membership consisting of Workforce Development Board Executive Directors from the 14 workforce development areas in Missouri

Square Offers Internship, Then Hires Youth
Square Offers Internship, Then Hires Youth success story

Priority Hiring of Military Veterans at a Regional Hiring Event
Military Veterans and their families will be given priority for interviewing during the first hour of the hiring event

Workforce Development Agencies Partnering with BJC HealthCare
Partnership between BJC Healthcare and workforce regions from Missouri and Illinois will connect people with career opportunities

First Graduates of 'Workforce High School' to Receive Diplomas; Keynote Address from Mayor Francis Slay
SLATE & SLPS Partnership Aims to Increase Graduation Rates

First Graduation of SLATE Workforce High School at City Hall; Funding for Summer Employment for the Graduates
First Graduation of SLATE Workforce High School at City Hall; Funding for Summer Employment for the Graduates release

SLATE Executive Director Elected To The United Way Board of Directors To Help Serve People In Need
SLATE Executive Director Elected To The United Way Board of Directors To Help Serve People In Need release

24-Hour High School Opens at SLATE
24-Hour High School Opens at SLATE release

SLATE Announces a Job Fair for St. Louis Ballpark Village Hospitality Positions
SLATE Announces a Job Fair for St. Louis Ballpark Village Hospitality Positions release

SLATE Announces Bon Appetit Management Company Recruitment Event
Bon Appetit Management Company recruiting quality personnel for their on-site restaurants at Washington University

SLATE Part of Multi-City TechHire Coalition
SLATE Part of Multi-City TechHire Coalition release

Explore St. Louis Announces New Apprenticeship Program For Trades at America's Center
Explore St. Louis Announces New Apprenticeship Program For Trades at America's Center release

Governor Nixon “Bans the Box”
Governor Nixon “Bans the Box” announcement

Two Journeys To New Careers In Construction
Two Journeys To New Careers In Construction story

SLATE Announces Insulators and Asbestos Training School Info Session
SLATE Announces Insulators and Asbestos Training School Info Session release

SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces Job Corps Job Fair
SLATE Missouri Job Center Announces Job Corps Job Fair release

SLATE Co-Sponsors 2015 Financial Planning Day
SLATE Co-Sponsors 2015 Financial Planning Day release

SLATE Announces Construction Craft Laborers Training Info Session
SLATE Announces Construction Craft Laborers Training Info Session release

Regional Workforce Collaborative To Hold Disability Regulations Seminar For Employers
Regional Workforce Collaborative To Hold Disability Regulations Seminar For Employers release

SLATE Announces Bricklayers Training Info Session
SLATE Announces Bricklayers Training Info Session release

City of St. Louis Celebrates 'Building Union Diversity' Graduating Class; Launches Website to Connect Jobseekers to Construction Jobs
City of St. Louis Celebrates 'Building Union Diversity' Graduating Class; Launches Website to Connect Jobseekers to Construction Jobs release

SLATE Announces Return of the Micro Enterprise Competition For Small Business Owners
SLATE Announces Return of the Micro Enterprise Competition For Small Business Owners release

City youth to benefit from $5 million federal grant for workplace training
Funds will be used to help job seekers find employment and job training

SLATE Announces Cement Masons Apprenticeship Info Session
SLATE Announces Cement Masons Apprenticeship Info Session release

SLATE To Conduct Recruitment for Hospitality Positions
SLATE To Conduct Recruitment for Hospitality Positions release

SLATE Announces Spring Recruitment for the Tenants of Ballpark Village
SLATE Announces Spring Recruitment for the Tenants of Ballpark Village release

SLATE Releases 2015 Dates for Legal Assistance Sessions for Entrepreneurs
SLATE Releases 2015 Dates for Legal Assistance Sessions for Entrepreneurs release

SLATE Executive Director Elected to the USCM WDC 2015 Board of Trustees
SLATE Executive Director Elected to the USCM WDC 2015 Board of Trustees release

SLATE Announces SCI Engineering Info Session and Recruitment Event
SLATE Announces SCI Engineering Info Session and Recruitment Event release

SLATE To Conduct Workshop For Entrepreneurs On Third Party Contracts and Leases
SLATE To Conduct Workshop For entrepreneurs On Third Party Contracts and Leases release

SLATE to Conduct Workshop on Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs
SLATE to Conduct Workshop on Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs release

SLATE Co-Sponsors 2014 Annual Financial Planning Day
SLATE financial release

SLATE To Host Recruitment For Security Positions Tomorrow
SLATE To Host Recruitment For Security Positions Tomorrow pr

SLATE Announces Recruitment for the Tenants of Ballpark Village
SLATE Announces Recruitment for the Tenants of Ballpark Village pr

SLATE Announces Elevator Constructor Training Info Session
SLATE Announces Elevator Constructor Training Info Session tomorrow

SLATE To Conduct Hospitality and Food Service Recruitment for LGC Associates
SLATE Will Conduct Hospitality and Food Service Recruitment for LGC Associates

SLATE To Assist Tri-Star Mercedes With Recruitment
Press Release

SLATE Forms Partnership to Offer Legal Assistance For Entrepreneurs
SLATE Forms Partnership to Offer Legal Assistance For Interpreters

SLATE Announces RJ Corman Railroad Group Job Fair
SLATE Announces RJ Corman Railroad Group Job Fair

SLATE To Provide Entrepreneurial Assistance Through Partnership with SBEC and SLDC
SLATE To Provide Entrepreneurial Assistance Through Partnership with SBEC and SLDC

SLATE Announces Floorlayers Training School Info Session
SLATE Announces Floorlayers Training School Info Session

Mayor Slay to Recognize Ten Show-Me Heroes Employers at Flag of Freedom Awards Ceremony
Mayor Slay to Recognize Ten Show-Me Heroes Employers at Flag of Freedom Awards Ceremony

SLATE Reschedules Iron Workers Training School Info Session
SLATE Reschedules Iron Workers Training School Info Session

SLATE Announces Plasterers Apprenticeship Training Info Session
SLATE Announces Plasterers Apprenticeship Training Info Session

SLATE Holds First Annual Youth Leadership Workforce Awards Luncheon
SLATE Holds First Annual Youth Leadership Workforce Awards Luncheon

SLATE Offers Community Series Workshop To Help Jobseekers Break Into The Job Market
SLATE Offers Community Series Workshop To Help Jobseekers Break Into The Job Market

SLATE To Conduct Urban Chestnut Recruitment Event
SLATE To Conduct Urban Chestnut Recruitment Event

SLATE To Conduct Levy Restaurants Job Fair
SLATE To Conduct Levy Restaurants Job Fair

SLATE Announces Service Contracts Under The You Only Live Once Program
SLATE Announces Service Contracts Under The You Only Live Once Program

SLATE Announces Fields Foods Recruitment and Hiring Event
SLATE Announces Fields Foods Recruitment and Hiring Event

SLATE To Provide New Venture Workshop for Laid Off Workers
SLATE To Provide New Venture Workshop for Laid Off Workers

SLATE Presents Information Technology Employment Assistance Seminar for Veterans
SLATE Presents Information Technology Employment Assistance Seminar for Veterans

SLATE Announces Love's Job Fair
SLATE Announces Love's Job Fair

SLATE Announces Electrical Industry Training Info Session
SLATE Announces Electrical Industry Training Info Session

SLATE Announces Fields Foods Information Session
SLATE Announces Fields Foods Information Session

SLATE Receives Second Chance Act Grant
SLATE Receives Second Chance Act Grant

SLATE Co-sponsors Annual Financial Planning Day
SLATE Co-sponsors Annual Financial Planning Day

SLATE Announces Sheet Metal Industry Training School Information Session
SLATE Announces Sheet Metal Industry Training School Information Session

Drury Hotels and SLATE Partner on New Hires
Drury Hotels and SLATE Partner on New Hires

SLATE Announces Construction Craft Laborers' Journeyman Training and Apprenticeship Info Session
SLATE Announces Construction Craft Laborers' Journeyman Training and Apprenticeship Info Session

SLATE Youth Program Participant Embarks on New Career
SLATE Youth Program Participant Embarks on New Career story

SLATE Announces Local Union 513 Training Info Session for Operating Engineers
SLATE Announces Local Union 513 Training Info Session for Operating Engineers

STL City Youth Win Financial Literacy Prizes
Two local participants recognized through the DollarWise Summer Youth Jobs Contest

SLATE Forms New Department to Assist Project Developers
SLATE Forms New Department to Assist Project Developers

SLATE Receives Face Forward-Serving Juvenile Offenders Grant from US DOL
SLATE Receives Face Forward-Serving Juvenile Offenders Grant from US DOL

The St. Louis WIB's Vice-Chair Talks about her Connection to SLATE
The St. Louis WIB's Vice-Chair Talks about her Connection to SLATE

Graduate STL Program Gives Adult Learners a Second Career
Graduate STL Program Gives Adult Learners a Second Career

Employment Assistance Program Overcomes Barriers for Veterans
Employment Assistance Program Overcomes Barriers for Veterans

Supportive Services at SLATE Help Build A New Life
Supportive Services at SLATE Help Build A New Life

SLATE Provides Candidates For IT Delivery Center
SLATE Delivers Candidates For IT Delivery Center

SLATE To Help Dislocated Hostess Workers
SLATE To Help Dislocated Hostess Workers

City of St. Louis WIB Welcomes New Member
City of St. Louis WIB added a new member, Robert Wasserman

Applications For Youth Summer Jobs in St. Louis City Available Now At MERS/Goodwill
Applications For Youth Summer Jobs in St. Louis City Available Now At MERS/Goodwill

SLATE MCC Announces First Hospitality Virtual Recruitment Event
SLATE MCC Announces First Hospitality Virtual Recruitment Event

Why Use Jobs.mo.gov For Your Job Search?
Why Use Jobs.mo.gov For Your Job Search?

EUC Program Produces Cost-Saving Results
Partnership with SLATE helps Missouri to keep its unemployment benefits' rolls clean

Mayor Slay To Recognize Six Show-Me Heroes Employers
Mayor Slay To Recognize Six Show-Me Heroes Employers

The Executive Director Delivers New Year Message
The Executive Director Delivers New Year Message

SLATE Works With Spinnaker To Develop Downtown St. Louis
SLATE Continues To Help Returning Heroes

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