SLATE Launches Disaster Recovery Jobs Program to Support Tornado Recovery

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) is connecting residents to immediate job opportunities through its new Disaster Recovery Jobs Program, designed to support recovery efforts following the May 16, 2025 tornado.

This program offers temporary, paid positions that allow residents to earn income while contributing to recovery across St. Louis. Participants may earn up to $25 per hour in roles such as utility workers, debris removal laborers, and repair technicians—focused on meaningful, hands-on work.

Attend an Information Session

SLATE is currently hosting daily information sessions for individuals interested in joining the program:

• Now through April 24, 2026
• Monday–Friday at 2:00 p.m.
• SLATE Missouri Job Center
  1520 Market Street, Suite 3050

These sessions are the first step to getting involved. Attendees will learn about available positions, eligibility requirements, and how to move forward with enrollment.

Where You May Work

SLATE has partnered with a growing network of local worksites to provide employment opportunities. Current partners include:

• AmeriCorps St. Louis
• Alpha & Omega Demolition
• Land Reutilization Authority (LRA)
• Golden Heights LLC
• MLK Construction
• NJW Construction Corp.
• Latter Glory Manor Apartments
• Kossuth Church
• Veterans Elite Development and Construction

Additional worksites are actively being recruited to expand placement opportunities.

Removing Barriers to Employment

The program is designed to make it easier for participants to get to work quickly. SLATE covers required pre-employment steps, including physical exams, tetanus vaccinations, and OSHA 10 safety training.

Depending on the employer, background checks and drug screenings may also be required.

Who Can Apply

This program is part of the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program and is intended for individuals who:

• Lost a job or income due to the tornado or other impacts
• Are currently unemployed or underemployed
• Are unlikely to return to their previous occupation

Eligible participants may also receive supportive services to help remove barriers to employment.

Get Started Today

If you’re interested in these opportunities, the best way to get started is to attend an information session or complete a quick interest form.

Fill out the interest form to see if you qualify:
https://tinyurl.com/TornadoJobs

You can also call (314) 589-8000 for more information.

This program is about more than just jobs—it’s about helping St. Louis recover together, one neighborhood at a time.

Related Resources

• https://stlargusnews.com/2026/04/06/slate-launches-disaster-recovery-jobs-program-to-support-tornado-cleanup-and-workforce-opportunities/