McCarthy Building Companies teams up with Parkway Schools for new Virtual STEM Fest

STEM Fest at Home with McCarthy

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.

Next NGA West Virtual Outreach Event on August 27th for Small, Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business

Next NGA West Virtual Outreach Event on August 27th for Small, Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business

McCarthy HITT will host a virtual outreach event for small, minority-owned and women-owned businesses that are interested in submitting bids for work on Next NGA West. The virtual opportunity fair, which is for companies only, will be held 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020. Advance registration is required no later than 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 26 to receive the electronic link details.

Entry-Level Tech Jobs in St. Louis

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the technology sector are expected to grow 13% by 2026, a rate faster than any other career path. With 17% more jobs than there are candidates to fill them, the St. Louis tech industry is actively searching for talented problem-solvers that can learn on the job. Sound … Read more

Skilled Labor: An Alternative to Four-Year College?

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Four-year college may no longer be the only option for a successful career according to Forbes magazine. Based on findings from a new study by Third Way, a Washington D.C.-based think tank, not all four-year college students will earn a higher salary than the average high school graduate. According to the study, students from half of U.S. … Read more

What is STL.works?

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The fastest-growing industries in St. Louis — healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and technology — are looking for curious and industrious self-starters who want to forge their own path. If you’re ready to hone your craft, STL.works helps people like you identify their passions and connect to jobs they care about. Working with the best names in … Read more