Join the Illinois Workforce!

United Congregations of Metro-East and Macdeonia Development Corporation are committed to empowering people, strengthening communities, and investing in the future. Funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, their Workforce Development Hub helps job seekers gain the skills and resources needed to succeed in today’s economy. Submit your contact information today via the … Read more

Cahokia Students Connect with Veolia Professionals

STL.works recently partnered with Cahokia High School to launch a work-based initiative for seniors

Not every student is interested or able to pursue a traditional four-year college path.  Through STL.works, a workforce development initiative of Regional Business Council (RBC), educators and industry professionals are paired up to offer alternative career options, ensuring that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have a chance to succeed. To help bridge that gap … Read more

Sumner High School Connects with Alberici Constructions

Empowering students with the skills and knowledge required to be successful in the work world

By bridging education and industry, we aim to create hands-on learning experiences, mentorship opportunities and potential career pipelines that empower students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the field. At STL.works we do this by continually working to connect teachers and administrators to a wealth of community resources that will help students … Read more

Metro Transit Hiring Event

North County Transit CenterSaturday, May 17, 202510 a.m. – 2 p.m.3140 Pershall Road | Ferguson, MO 63136 On-site interviews and instant job offers available for the following positions: To speed up your application process, click one of the links below to apply online before the hiring event, and learn more about the available positions. Only … Read more

Volunteer experience leads to onsite career prep for students

Last Fall, Job Corps students volunteered at the Regional Business Council’s neighborhood Clean Up Build up event in the College Hill neighborhood, working alongside volunteers from Keeley Companies, among many other business and community volunteers, to help revitalize the area by removing brush and building up Peace Park. Connections made that day led to Keeley … Read more

STL.works Connections – Alandon Pitts Connects Lift for Life Academy

Social connections and experiences lead to access. For many students living and attending schools in under-sourced areas, these vital connections and the potential they can offer are severely limited, if not nonexistent. At STL.works, we are rectifying that for our young students. How? By connecting their teachers and administrators to essential community resources that will … Read more