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 CONTACT US
Below are agencies and organizations intended to assist individuals who may be encountering obstacles to employment. These places receive funding to help people find jobs, so make use of what they have to offer. Call or click on the links below.
U. S. CENSUS BUREAU
Applications are being taken now for the 2010 census.
http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs
This website gives the addresses to apply. Census taker pay starts at $15.25/hr.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
3315 West Truman Blvd, Room 213
P.O. Box 504 Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-9691
www.dolir.mo.gov
In addition to plenty of information about wages, unemployment comp, etc. it’s a good source for potential employers looking for incentives to hire individuals with criminal histories, and service providers and individuals with criminal histories who are looking for assistance in finding employment.
FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM
The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants.
MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
421 East Dunklin St.
P.O. Box 1087
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-526-8217
www.MissouriCareerSource.com
This website provides job listings. All you need to do is create a user name and password in order to view available jobs and have access to other useful information.
U. S. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
This is a very comprehensive website. Follow the links to information about skills assessment, training programs, finding a job, and sources of grant money for organizations involved in job training. Apprenticeships are available to ex-offenders.
www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/career_options.cfm
MISSOURI CAREER CENTER
SLATE-ST LOUIS
1017 Olive Street, Suite 13 63101
314-589-8000
www.stlworks.com
SLATE St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment.
Job-related services and training.
Resource Center 314-589-8044
Adult Education GED Classes 314-589-8042
Career Assistance Programs 314-589-8000
Year-round Youth Program 314-589-8059
Unemployment Insurance 314-340-4950
MISSOURI RE-ENTRY PROGRAM (MRP)
573-526-1664.
www.worksmart.ded.mo.gov
The link below will take you to a website with everything you ever wanted to know about driving a truck, including a complete list of trucking companies and training centers.
http://www.layover.com/jobnet/state/MO
NU-WAY DRIVING TRAINING
4116 North Union 63115
314/261-0100
www.nuwaytruckschools.com
Offers training to become a truck driver. Programs for financial aid and special assistance for veterans.
CONSTRUCTION TRAINING SCHOOL OF ST. LOUIS
6301 Knox Industrial Drive 63139
314-644-1525
An apprenticeship program for various trades, such as carpenters, cement masons, floor layers, laborers, tech prep, and more. Visit their website or call to find out more about how the programs work. Offers on-the-job training that pays while you learn.
www.stl-cts.org
www.cjtf.org/CJAP/link.htm
This link will take you to a website that lists information about unions and training in the construction industry.
Grace Hill Settlement Houses
2524 Hadley 63106
314-898-1700
www.gracehill.org
Grace Hill provides a varieity of services including classes, and support for people wishing to start a business. Go to their website for locations and much more information.
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION (NOW A TESTING SITE FOR THE U. S. CENSUS)
2838 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314/333-JOBS (5627)
www.employmentstl.org
Provides free employment services to ex-offenders and persons who have difficulty finding and maintaining employment, and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants.
Services include outreach/recruitment, assessment, employment readiness training, on-site education, individual case management, job development, job placement, job retention, temp to direct hire, managed staffing services, career development, and follow-up services.
It is a requirement of the program that you attend a three day World of Work seminar after completing orientation. Orientation sessions are held every Friday at 12:30 PM. Both orientation and the World of Work seminar are held at 2838 Market Street, just west of Jefferson.
Employment Connection has a pilot program for New Americans seeking employment. The New Americans should be able to read and write on an 8th grade level. Orientation is tomorrow (Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM) at Employment Connection 2838 Market St. Louis, MO 63103. This pilot program has a mentor component. The services are provided free.
NEAR SOUTHSIDE EMPLOYMENT COALITION (NSEC)
A training and employment referral service provided by a collaborative of five churches and agencies located
near downtown St. Louis. Two locations: Kingdom House, 1321 S. 11th St., 63104, 314-421-0400,
and NSEC, 2649 Pestalozzi, 63118, 314-865-4453.
Services include job placement and training in office & customer service skills, GED classes, intern programs, summer job opportunities for youth, as well as testing and assessment.
CRAIG’S LIST
Website only. Go to www.craigslist.com. Look for St. Louis, and see the many jobs that are listed there. They also list housing, for sale items, and other services.
For jobs and apprenticeships in construction:
www.access-construction-metrostl.com
BEGIN Training and Employment Center
St. Patrick Center
800 North Tucker 63101
314-802-1953
www.stpatrickcenter.org
The BEGIN Training & Education Center (BTEC) is an innovative educational program providing various training courses with a wrap-around network of social support services.
For many St. Patrick Center clients, the first step will include completing an on-site 12-week fast-track GED program prior to advancing to a training program. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with employer partners that provide practical application and experience, as well as industry certifications.
MISSOURI CAREER CENTER
St. Louis County-North Oaks
26 B North Oaks 63121
314-381-6700
MOWIT
An organization for women who are currently in or would like to be working in the construction trades. The website provides information on choosing a trade, training,
and child care.
www.mowit.org
ST. LOUIS JOB CORPS CENTER
4333 Goodfellow Boulevard 63120
314-679-6200
www.stlouis.jobcorps.gov
MERS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
1727 Locust Street 63103
314-241-1133
www.mersgoodwill.org
Juvenile Justice helps youth in juvenile detention centers find employment and obtain a GED. Also programs for veterans.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
3101 Chouteau 63104
314-301-7281
Click here for a location of Voc Rehab offices throughout the state.
And here is the website for Voc Rehab:
www.dese.mo.gov/vr/
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