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Are you ready to find your purpose? To take what you’re good at—what matters to you, what interests you, what you enjoy—and apply it towards a great job that makes you excited to do what you do everyday? You’re in the right place. STL.works is your resource for learning about all the benefits of skilled careers (aka jobs that don’t require a Bachelor’s degree), the different paths available to you, and the resources in our city that can help you gain the skills you need to get a job that you’ll love.
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If spending 4+ years and thousands of dollars on an expensive degree that doesn’t guarantee you a job doesn’t sound right for your future, you’re not alone. Whether you’re interested in accelerating your journey to a successful career after high school, ready to explore the possibilities of changing your career, or looking to educate your child or students on the different pathways available to them, our roadmaps have everything you need to get started.
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High-paying skilled careers that don’t require a bachelor’s degree represent over half of the job market—and these jobs are available across a wide range of industries and skillsets. Learn more about the paths you can pursue and find the one that speaks to you!
Find a rewarding, captivating, and fast-paced career where you can use your skills to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you—no M.D. required!
If you love to be active, enjoy designing and creating, and want every day to bring exciting new challenges, explore your options in manufacturing.
Skilled tradesmen and women built this country—and are its backbone to this day. You too can join the proud ranks of our nation’s master craftspeople.
Love to learn constantly, flex your creativity, solve problems, and be on the cutting edge of innovation? There are exciting opportunities waiting for you in tech.
N ews & Events
Manufacturing Month 2021 begins this Friday, Oct. 1, with a virtual Manufacturing Day!
Each year the Missouri Chamber Manufacturing Alliance, in partnership with Missouri Enterprise, leads Missouri’s statewide MFG Day open door events and invites students to learn more about the amazing career potential that exists across the manufacturing industry. This year we’re meeting the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic by bringing today’s modern manufacturing world right to you virtually. This full-day, live-streamed event will showcase dozens of manufacturers across the state while Zooming in students from around Missouri.
Start Your Aerospace Manufacturing Career with Boeing Pre-Employment Training for High School Seniors
Second semester high school seniors can apply for the no-cost Boeing pre-employment training program providing employer-specific instruction in aircraft assembly techniques for Assembly Mechanic positions within Boeing.
STL 2030 Jobs Plan: Driving a Decade of Inclusive Growth
The STL 2030 Jobs Plan recommends five actionable strategies to drive inclusive growth in the region, as well as key industry clusters and next-generation sectors set for progress.
Free Webinar: Discover If a Construction-built Career is Right for You April 27, 2021
Wondering if a career in the construction-built environment is for you? Join this dynamic panel of expert women in the trades. Hear their stories, learn about their career paths, and get inspired on April 27, 2021! One day you could step back or drive by and say, “Yeah, I built that!”
Manufacturing Month 2021 begins this Friday, Oct. 1, with a virtual Manufacturing Day!
Each year the Missouri Chamber Manufacturing Alliance, in partnership with Missouri Enterprise, leads Missouri’s statewide MFG Day open door events and invites students to learn more about the amazing career potential that exists across the manufacturing industry. This year we’re meeting the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic by bringing today’s modern manufacturing world right to you virtually. This full-day, live-streamed event will showcase dozens of manufacturers across the state while Zooming in students from around Missouri.
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