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Saint Louis, Missouri, is Preparing for a Workforce Revolution
SLATE Executive Director, Dr. Alice M. Prince, calls to improve service accessibility for disenfranchised St. Louisans, communities across the U.S.
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 06/28/2018

Special Metro Transit Card Will Connect Young People This Summer to Brighter Futures Through Jobs, Camps and Development Opportunities
The City of St. Louis allows youth to purchase tickets or passes at half the price to ride the entire Metro Transit system during the summer months
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 06/12/2018

Shark Tank-style SLATE Challenge Introduces St. Louis Youth to Entrepreneurship, Building Dreams, Promoting Business Development
Seven young women-entrepreneurs present ideas for building small businesses. The winner receives awards, challenged to turn her dream into a reality
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/02/2018

Challenge Unlimited Offers Janitorial Registered Apprenticeship Program, Career Path Certification for Job Seekers with Disabilities
SLATE-Challenge Unlimited Registered Apprenticeship will help people with disabilities obtain training and certification to secure janitorial jobs
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/17/2018

Online Tax Preparation Offered Free At United Way
File Both Your Federal and State Taxes Easily and Accurately, for a Limited Time!
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/06/2018

MOKAN Trains Contractors for St. Louis, Improves Minority Hiring on Construction Projects
SLATE-MOKAN Pre-Apprenticeship Program opens door of opportunity for minority populations and women interested in construction careers
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/05/2018

SLATE Executive Director Elected to U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC) 2018 Board of Trustees
Dr. Prince will be representing St. Louis’ job seekers and businesses as our nation continues to focus on workforce issues common to urban communities
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 03/12/2018

SLATE 24 Hour Workforce High School Celebrates 12 More Graduates with First in U.S. Educational Model
SLATE 24 Hour Workforce High School Celebrates 12 More Graduates with First in U.S. Educational Model
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 03/06/2018

Innovative Partnership with SLU Expands Opportunities for Employment Diversity in IT Industry
Diverse group of students of the SLATE TechHire program celebrate completion of IT training and embark on a path to prosperity
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 02/15/2018

Dr. Alice Prince: First 100 Days as the New Executive Director of SLATE
SLATE’s newly appointed Executive Director reflects on bold actions she has taken to empower the St. Louis youth and adult workers
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 01/25/2018

LYFT Pilot Project Offers Ride-Sharing for SLATE Construction Apprentices; Promotes Transportation Equity for all St. Louisans
The pilot program is designed to help participants of SLATE construction training programs to minimize the barrier of transportation inequity
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 01/17/2018