/tags/workforce Workforce en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� 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 “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 /economy-business/2023-11-28/advanced-manufacturing-innovation-center-in-north-st-louis-breaks-ground The center will enhance established regional sectors like aerospace, geospatial and biosciences, with its capacity to develop and prototype new ways of manufacturing, as well as provide a local workforce that understands those new techniques. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:08:52 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-28/advanced-manufacturing-innovation-center-in-north-st-louis-breaks-ground Eric Schmid /education/2023-09-26/what-will-collinsvilles-vocational-center-get-with-a-25-million-state-grant The longtime program is housed on the western side of Collinsville's high school and provides vocational training in a wide variety of trades to juniors and seniors from nine area high schools. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-09-26/what-will-collinsvilles-vocational-center-get-with-a-25-million-state-grant Kelly Smits /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 /economy-business/2022-06-13/agriculture-companies-have-lots-of-job-openings-in-stem-fields-far-from-the-farm Agriculture companies are looking for people who are interested in science and the majority of jobs aren’t in rural areas of the country. Hiring managers are increasingly looking for people who don’t have traditional ag backgrounds. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:14:08 GMT /economy-business/2022-06-13/agriculture-companies-have-lots-of-job-openings-in-stem-fields-far-from-the-farm Kate Grumke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-06/st-louis-construction-firm-sees-minorities-and-women-as-keys-to-labor-shortage McCarthy Building Cos., one of the St. Louis area’s largest employers, is grappling with a labor shortage familiar to many construction companies. Fri, 06 May 2022 20:22:02 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-06/st-louis-construction-firm-sees-minorities-and-women-as-keys-to-labor-shortage Danny Wicentowski /economy-business/2021-05-05/study-illinois-working-mothers-hit-hard-by-pandemic-related-child-care-burdens Nearly half of the state’s working moms lost jobs or worked fewer hours during the pandemic. Wed, 05 May 2021 14:50:16 GMT /economy-business/2021-05-05/study-illinois-working-mothers-hit-hard-by-pandemic-related-child-care-burdens Grace Barbic | Capitol News Illinois /economy-business/2021-05-04/the-pandemic-recession-hit-women-and-less-educated-workers-hard-study-finds Washington University researchers say women could be in trouble financially for years to come because of significant job losses during the crisis. Tue, 04 May 2021 10:12:19 GMT /economy-business/2021-05-04/the-pandemic-recession-hit-women-and-less-educated-workers-hard-study-finds Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2020-11-12/women-in-st-louis-worry-about-their-careers-as-they-step-back-to-care-for-their-families The U.S. workforce has roughly 2.2 million fewer women in it today than in January. In September alone, 865,000 women left their jobs — four times more than men. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:19:39 GMT /economy-business/2020-11-12/women-in-st-louis-worry-about-their-careers-as-they-step-back-to-care-for-their-families Corinne Ruff /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-19/training-missouris-workforce-for-the-post-pandemic-era-will-mean-big-changes More than 260,000 Missourians filed claims showing they were unemployed as of May 2. It’s a staggering number, and it’s likely only to grow.For Jeff… Tue, 19 May 2020 19:38:11 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-19/training-missouris-workforce-for-the-post-pandemic-era-will-mean-big-changes Sarah Fenske