Press Releases 2017

Archive of all news and press releases issued by SLATE in 2017

‘Workforce STL’ Live Weekly Webcast Highlights Local Employers, Same-Day Interviews, Success Stories
SLATE invites participation in weekly outreach to help promote workforce programs, celebrate achievements of those who have found employment
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 11/15/2017
SLATE Expands Workforce Wednesdays to Include Thursdays, to Increasing Same-Day Interview Opportunities, Hiring of New Talent
SLATE’s Workforce Wednesdays and Thursdays offer job seekers a double-dose of weekly access to same-day interviews and career assistance services
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 11/15/2017
Civil Liberties Jobs Program Expands, Increasing Stability, Training, Employment for Unemployed St. Louisans
SLATE gives unemployed citizens of any age a chance to pay off their court fines through short-term paid work experience
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 11/15/2017
City of St. Louis YouthBuild Expands Training Options with CSET 2.0 Career Pathways Initiative Award
Integration of customer service training into existing YouthBuild programming aims at strengthening youth participant placement and retention outcomes
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 10/23/2017
St Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) pledges to Skill up 500 people in 100 Days
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) announced today an effort to train or certify 500 St. Louis residents in 100 days.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 09/28/2017
SLATE Extends Hours of Operation
Now open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Newsgram | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 09/25/2017
Sign Up for New SLATE Text Alerts
New digital messaging service connecting people to jobs, education, training programs
Newsgram | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 09/25/2017
The Ferguson Commission Report is Our Way Forward
By Mayor Lyda Krewson
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 09/22/2017
SLATE’s Workforce Wednesdays Offer Same-Day Interviews, Fresh Employment Opportunities for St. Louis Job Seekers
Newly-introduced program helps our communities obtain immediate access to tools for employment and individual prosperity
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 09/19/2017
SLATE Awarded $4.5 Million Young Adult Reentry Grant through FHI360 Three-City Partnership with Los Angeles, Hartford
New program developed to guide St. Louis' young adults ages 18-24 out of the justice system and into productive employment or further education
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 09/12/2017
Update: Reverse Job Fair 2017 and Disability Employment Event
The Third Annual Accommodation for Success event includes the first Reverse Job Fair in St. Louis, promotes hiring of job seekers with disabilities
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 08/29/2017
SLATE Awarded $1.1 million YouthBuild Grant
Award is through the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 08/25/2017
Mayor Appoints New Passionate Executive Director for SLATE, Dr. Alice Prince
New policies to empower the community through employment, education and access to resources
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 08/16/2017
Accommodation for Success Reverse Job Fair Turns Tables for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Third Annual event includes the first Reverse Job Fair in St. Louis
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 08/07/2017
SLATE Executive Director Elected President of Training and Employment Administrators of Missouri 1
Holmes to lead a group of Executive Directors from the 14 workforce development areas in Missouri to help develop a competitive workforce in our state
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 07/24/2017
Square Offers Internship, Then Hires Youth
SLATE helps Square find talent from communities traditionally overlooked by tech recruiters
News/Announcement | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 07/03/2017
Priority Hiring of Military Veterans at a Regional Hiring Event
Military Veterans and their families will be given priority for interviewing during the first hour of the hiring event
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/17/2017
Mayor Slay Appoints Board to Oversee Senior Services Fund
Fund Established by Voter Approval of Prop S in November
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/17/2017
Workforce Development Agencies Partnering with BJC HealthCare
Partnership between BJC Healthcare and workforce regions from Missouri and Illinois will connect people with career opportunities.
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/17/2017
First Graduates of 'Workforce High School' to Receive Diplomas; Keynote Address from Mayor Francis Slay
SLATE & SLPS Partnership Aims to Increase Graduation Rates
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,St. Louis Public Schools | 04/13/2017
First Graduation of SLATE Workforce High School at City Hall; Funding for Summer Employment for the Graduates
Two young men who previously dropped out of traditional high school will receive their High School Diplomas at City Hall
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 04/10/2017
STL Youth Jobs Aims to Employ 800 Young Adults this Summer
Calls upon New Partners to Provide Opportunities
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 03/27/2017
SLATE Executive Director Elected To The United Way Board of Directors To Help Serve People In Need
Michael Holmes will be part of the United Way’s efforts to help as many people as possible and satisfy their various needs
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 02/16/2017
24-Hour High School Opens at SLATE
New and unprecedented workforce program will extend services for youth customers after SLATE's normal closing hours at 5 p.m.
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 02/16/2017
SLATE Announces a Job Fair for St. Louis Ballpark Village Hospitality Positions
Registration opens for hospitality positions with Ballpark Village and the upcoming Job Fair
Press release | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 01/25/2017
10 New Year Resolutions to Boost Your Career
Excerpts from a recent column by James Kerr on Inc.com
Newsgram | St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 01/01/2017