Workforce Shortage /tags/workforce-shortage Workforce Shortage en-US Copyright © 2024 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:31 GMT Black women face unique challenges at work. A new event wants to help them overcome them /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-30/black-women-face-unique-challenges-at-work-a-new-event-wants-to-help-them-overcome-them Black women make up the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, but their motivations to be their own boss stem from systemic racism and misogyny in corporate America. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:31 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-30/black-women-face-unique-challenges-at-work-a-new-event-wants-to-help-them-overcome-them Miya Norfleet East St. Louis nonprofit starts construction on $2 million workforce training center /economy-business/2024-08-02/east-st-louis-nonprofit-starts-construction-on-2-million-workforce-training-center With $1 million in funding from the federal government, R3 Development leaders hope they can be operational with their expansion in about 18 months. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:18:39 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-02/east-st-louis-nonprofit-starts-construction-on-2-million-workforce-training-center Will Bauer High turnout at Illinois DCFS hiring event spotlights pay difference with Missouri /government-politics-issues/2024-03-28/high-turnout-at-illinois-dcfs-hiring-event-spotlights-pay-difference-with-missouri An Illinois Department of Children and Family Services investigator receives a starting salary as high as $72,000, compared to just $43,000 for an equivalent position in Missouri. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-28/high-turnout-at-illinois-dcfs-hiring-event-spotlights-pay-difference-with-missouri Will Bauer SIUE opens early childhood facility for lower-income residents in O'Fallon /education/2024-03-26/siue-opens-early-childhood-facility-for-lower-income-residents-in-ofallon The new Metro East facility will serve lower-income families near O’Fallon, Shiloh, Lebanon and east Belleville. Center directors said they observed a need for such a facility as St. Clair County residents moved east. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-26/siue-opens-early-childhood-facility-for-lower-income-residents-in-ofallon Will Bauer St. Louis wants to change how and where companies get their tech talent /economy-business/2023-12-13/st-louis-wants-to-change-how-and-where-companies-get-their-tech-talent “Many employers have a requirement for a four-year degree, but slowly and surely they’re realizing a four-year degree doesn’t mean everyone that comes out has the skills and ability to do the role,” said one leader of a tech training organization. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-13/st-louis-wants-to-change-how-and-where-companies-get-their-tech-talent Eric Schmid Citing a driver shortage, Madison County Transit will reduce routes in December /economy-business/2023-11-02/citing-a-driver-shortage-madison-county-transit-will-reduce-routes-in-december Like other employers, Madison County Transit is struggling to hire drivers. To avoid burning out employees, Managing Director SJ Morrison said MCT will reduce routes in low-traffic areas. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:55:06 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-02/citing-a-driver-shortage-madison-county-transit-will-reduce-routes-in-december Will Bauer Retiring St. Clair County schools superintendent will be replaced by Waterloo principal /education/2023-11-01/retiring-st-clair-county-schools-superintendent-will-be-replaced-by-waterloo-principal St. Clair County Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Eichenlaub will retire at the end of the month after 36 years of work in public education. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT /education/2023-11-01/retiring-st-clair-county-schools-superintendent-will-be-replaced-by-waterloo-principal Kelly Smits St. Louis region sees increase in startups as employers look for more workers /economy-business/2023-08-16/st-louis-region-sees-increase-in-startups-as-employers-look-for-more-workers A St. Louis Community College report found the region gained almost 80,000 workers over the past 10 years. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:32:43 GMT /economy-business/2023-08-16/st-louis-region-sees-increase-in-startups-as-employers-look-for-more-workers Chad Davis Missouri hopes tax credits for internships and apprenticeships will grow and retain young talent /economy-business/2023-08-08/missouri-hopes-tax-credits-for-internships-and-apprenticeships-will-grow-and-retain-young-talent Companies can claim a tax credit of $1,500 for each new paid intern or paid apprentice they hire up to $9,000. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:07:26 GMT /economy-business/2023-08-08/missouri-hopes-tax-credits-for-internships-and-apprenticeships-will-grow-and-retain-young-talent Eric Schmid Launchcode hires new CEO after staff complaints it had been silent on trans visibility /economy-business/2023-06-09/launchcode-hires-new-ceo-after-staff-complaints-it-had-been-silent-on-trans-visibility Julian Nicks replaces former CEO Tasmyn Scarl, who recently resigned after two months on the job. Scarl's departure followed a wave of criticism from Launchcode employees and students that the organization had not publicly supported its transgender students and staff on social media. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:20:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-09/launchcode-hires-new-ceo-after-staff-complaints-it-had-been-silent-on-trans-visibility Sarah Fentem