Saint Louis County Hosts Regional Hiring Fair to Support Displaced  Workers

SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, MO (January 2, 2025) – St. Louis County Human Services, in partnership with the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, the city of St. Louis, St. Clair County, and St. Charles County, is proud to host the St. Louis Regional Hiring Fair on Thursday, January 9, at Northwest Plaza.

The free event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is a regional effort to connect displaced workers, including those affected by recent layoffs in the St. Louis area, with over 30 employers actively seeking new talent. Free parking is available.

Participating industries include aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, utilities, customer service, and more. Notable employers include St. Louis County Government, Ameren, Craftsmen Industries, Serioplast, Oracle, and Procter & Gamble, among others.

“We are pleased to host this regionwide hiring event,” said County Executive Dr. Sam Page. “This is a great opportunity to connect our residents with jobs and I am pleased to see so many employers joining us to help grow our economy.”

Greg Laposa, Division Manager of Workforce Development, emphasized the significance of this regional collaboration.

“This hiring fair demonstrates the strength of our partnerships across the St. Louis metro area. By working together, we’re creating opportunities to keep local talent here and ensure that our workforce remains vibrant and resilient.”

Attendees will also have access to resources provided by SLATE staff and the Missouri Job Center, including employment and training opportunities. Those interested in enhancing their resumes are encouraged to take advantage of SLATE’s resume-building services prior to the event. For additional details about SLATE’s services, visit www.stlworks.com or call (314) 589-8000.

Ambur L. Banner, Director of Human Services, highlighted the fair’s importance.

“This event is about more than filling job openings; it’s about supporting our community during challenging times,” Banner said. “By bringing together local employers and skilled workers, we are strengthening the fabric of our region and providing pathways to stability and success.”

Job seekers are strongly encouraged to pre-register using the QR code below to streamline their experience.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Greg Laposa, Workforce Development Division Manager, at (314) 615-6033 or by email at GLaposa@stlouiscountymo.gov.

St. Louis Regional Hiring Fair
Thursday, January 9
9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
500 Northwest Plaza Drive
St. Ann, MO 63074