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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
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!”
McCarthy Building Companies teams up with Parkway Schools for new Virtual STEM Fest
McCarthy Building Companies is proudly sponsoring a virtual month long STEM Fest program for students in the Parkway School District. The program features an imaginative curriculum that challenges kids to solve math problems and learn how science is integrated into their everyday lives through hands-on activities, sustainability challenges, virtual field-trips, coding and computer science.
How to Make a Midlife Career Change
If you’re dissatisfied with work and looking to make a midlife career change use this in-depth guide to get started on a practical path forward.
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.
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