Show-Me State Times

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), in partnership with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson/Franklin Region Job Centers, will host the first annual St. Louis Regional Job Expo for veterans on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, located at 1315 Chestnut Street in Downtown St. Louis.

This year's Expo will feature more than 30 businesses seeking to hire veterans and over 15 resource providers offering essential services in areas such as housing, health care, and VA claims. The event is open to veterans, military spouses, transitioning military personnel, Guard and Reserve members, as well as all job seekers.

"Veterans often face challenges in finding civilian roles that match their skills, as well as navigating essential services like mental health support, housing, healthcare, and education. Our Expo on August 22 brings together the best resources and employment opportunities under one roof, offering a comprehensive solution to these challenges," said SLATE Executive Director Fredrecka McGlown.

Notable businesses attending include Proctor & Gamble, Pepsi, Federal Express, City of St. Louis Department of Personnel, Brown & Crouppen, MoDOT, St. Louis Public Schools, BJC HealthCare, St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Club LLC., and Mercy Hospital. Veterans can access resources from organizations such as the Kaufman Fund, Grunt Style Foundation Inc., Irreverent Warriors Inc., and the Missouri Veterans Commission.

"We are forever indebted to veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice," said St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. "It is only right that our community - including government entities, businesses, and nonprofits - come together to express our gratitude and help remove barriers to help them and their families thrive."

Participants are encouraged to visit the event website to pre-register and receive extra raffle tickets for prizes. Parking is recommended at Kiel Garage Center at 1515 Clark Ave., adjacent to the Enterprise Center.

SLATE extends appreciation to sponsors PepsiCo Inc., Construction Forum STL LLC., Procter & Gamble Co., and Missouri History Museum for their support in making this event possible.

For more information about SLATE's services or upcoming events like resume workshops held at the SLATE Missouri Job Center located at 1520 Market Street in St. Louis on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursdays from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., or Fridays from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., visit www.stlworks.com or call (314) 589-8000.

Contact:

Svetlana Bostick

Executive Secretary

(314) 657-3522

sbostick@stlworks.com