St. Louis Community College recently released its 17th State of the St. Louis Workforce Report, which annually analyzes the region’s workforce status and also identifies jobs that have the highest need in the region.
Jeff Pittman, Ph.D., STLCC chancellor, hosted an informal discussion with leaders of two successful businesses that have partnered with the college to offer programming that attracts talent and addresses their workforce needs.
Both companies have developed creative programs with…
More than 100 people in one Metro East community will soon be out of a job after their employer announced plans to close next year.
Since 1958, the Hubbell-Wiegmann plant has been a staple in Freeburg.
“They manufacture electrical boxes, like disconnect boxes for your air conditioner,” Freeburg Mayor Seth Speiser said. The company also makes larger electrical enclosures and power systems.
Speiser admitted there have been multiple rumors over the years that the plant would close.
“Recently,…
Page said he had "good conversations:" with St. Louis County Council Chair Rita Heard Days, as an auxiliary body of county government to address crime expressed interest in leaving the Roos building.
Panelists address common misconceptions about advanced manufacturing's impact on jobs, describing how it's changing workforce needs rather than eliminating positions.
The company – which distributes appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment – has hired a CFO with over 20 years of senior executive experience.
Missouri’s voter-approved paid sick leave law officially went into effect Thursday, allowing thousands of qualified employees to begin accruing paid time off.
“No Missourian should have to choose between a day’s pay and their family’s well-being,” said Caitlyn Adams, executive director of Missouri Jobs with Justice, which led the campaign for the law, in a press release. “Tens of thousands of Missourians who work full-time do not get any paid sick days, but that changes today.”
But…
WashU's research extends into the community, with startup companies and at the new neuroscience building. The school's chancellor encourages our area's business leaders to advocate for research with members of Congress, amid federal cutbacks.
Ness Sandoval's journey from teaching math to immigrants in D.C. to running a chess club in St. Louis reveals how this SLU professor finds creative ways to share his love of numbers with the community.
The 337-unit Westminster Place Apartments, 4005 Westminster Place, has recently been listed for sale. The for-sale listing says the apartment complex is being sold unpriced and a call for offers will be made as the property is marketed.
A judge's decision has put the brakes on a high-stakes legal showdown between a major homebuilder and its contractor, with millions of dollars hanging in the balance.
Permitting procedures for short-term rental in the city of St. Louis have been put on hold after a St. Louis judge issued a temporary restraining order last week.
Richardson thanked former Mayor Tishaura Jones, whom Cara Spencer defeated in an April 8 election, saying Jones had displayed "great" and "bold leadership..."
The split among Senate Republicans over a bill allowing Missouri students to enroll in neighboring school districts widened to a chasm they could not bridge Wednesday after the legislation was tied to an obligation to fully fund public education.
The state Senate debated the legislation, dubbed “open enrollment,” for five hours, finally setting it aside when no agreement could be reached.
When the bill passed the Missouri House in March for the fifth consecutive year, 22 of the chamber’s…
A proposed constitutional amendment that would again ban abortion in Missouri passed out of a state Senate committee on Wednesday, meaning it is one step away from heading to a statewide ballot.
The legislation approved on a 4-2 party line vote would repeal the reproductive rights amendment known as Amendment 3 but allow exceptions for medical emergencies, fatal fetal anomalies and for survivors of rape and incest in the first 12 weeks of gestation.
If approved in the Senate, the proposal would…
The operator of a key Schnucks distribution center is pulling out, but the grocery chain says an agreement with a new operator will keep the facility running smoothly and preserve jobs.
As the global head of research and development at Purina, I am fortunate to lead an incredible team of scientists, researchers and innovators who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of pet care. Our team is guided by science and on a mission to help pets live longer, healthier lives with their people — not only through nutrition, but also by thinking about the holistic well-being of pets and how to nurture the bond we share with them.
Most people think of Purina as a pet food company; I think…
In the aftermath of a disaster, we often see a specific moment in time. We envision homeowners standing in what was once their front lawn, looking at the devastation and wondering what, if anything, can be salvaged. We pray over the loss of life, shed tears over the tattered remains of cherished photos from before the age of cell phones, and we question how long it will take to rebuild.
In March and April, more than 60 counties in Missouri and Illinois were under tornado warnings back-to-back weeks…
Whether you’ve only been working for a few years or you’ve been in your career for decades, there is always something new to learn. Missouri University of Science and Technology offers an opportunity to build new knowledge and skills through a variety of online programs designed to help you advance your career. All online courses are taught by S&T faculty, so you receive the best instruction possible, but you learn at your convenience.
Advanced degrees not only expand the knowledge and skills…
Property owners on Tuesday sued St. Louis in federal court, seeking damages since they were subject to a controversial building stabilization program that's been halted by the city's new mayor.
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