Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the St. Louis Community
Join us in 2025 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE). For half a century, SLATE has connected unemployed and underemployed individuals with job opportunities and supported employers in finding skilled workers.
St. Louis, Mo. (January 6, 2025) – The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) announces the year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2025. For half a century, SLATE has been prominent in the St. Louis community helping unemployed and underemployed St. Louisans connect to job opportunities and helping employers recruit and retain skilled workers.
In celebration, SLATE will unveil a new brand identity that reflects the organization’s future strategic direction, mission, and goals in the first quarter and will execute several promotional and informational initiatives throughout the year. SLATE will also host quarterly job fairs, networking events, resource fairs, and other community events to mark this milestone.
“For fifty years, SLATE has helped to transform the economic landscape of our city by connecting residents with employment opportunities,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “The dignity of gainful employment cannot be overstated, and I’m looking forward to the next fifty years of partnership and collaboration that will continue to help connect employers to job seekers in the City of St. Louis.”
“As we head into our next 50 years of service to the community, we will continue to keep our fingers on the pulse of what the community needs to thrive. Our dedicated team of change agents will continue to go above and beyond to ensure that all St. Louis residents have the employment and training tools needed to be competitive in today and tomorrow’s workforce.” said SLATE Executive Director, Fredrecka McGlown.
If you have a success story to share with SLATE, please contact: Svetlana Bostick, Executive Secretary at 314-657-3522 or sbostick@stlworks.com. We look forward to sharing your success story during our year-long celebration.
About SLATE
SLATE offers a wide range of no-cost services to both job seekers and businesses, related to employment, training, and career advancement. The SLATE Missouri Job Center, located in Downtown St. Louis, provides job seekers with comprehensive services, including career counseling, skill assessments, training opportunities, and job placement assistance. To learn more about SLATE and the services, please visit www.stlworks.com.
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