What's Happening at Employment Connection: March 2026

Happy Spring! Check out what's blooming at Employment Connection!

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Spring Employment Fair

Our Career Services Team, under the leadership of Karla H., hit another home run with our annual Spring Employment Fair! A total of 25 employers engaged an overflow crowd of guests eager to enter the workforce. This event was made possible through the support of the Missouri Department of Social Services, STLARCHS, and the United Way of Greater St. Louis, and stands as another successful outcome of our Breaking Down Barriers program.

Green Jobs Update

Our Spring 2026 Green Jobs cohort has been all over St. Louis to get hands-on training and experience! Thanks to our many partners, including Seed St. Louis, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Fresh Starts Community Garden, and New Roots Urban Farm, and Beyond Housing, all of whom provided opportunities for our clients to learn and prepare for careers in the Green Workforce.

Helping St. Louisans Grow by Planting Seeds

Check out this wonderful piece from KMOV on Employment Connection's mission and history, featuring Ms. Rosie Willis, manager of the Fresh Starts Community Garden and a long-time partner, and Calvin Burks, an EC success story who now works with us for our Senior Services programs. Thank you to KMOV and the United Way of Greater St. Louis for highlighting our work in the St. Louis community!

ARCHS Partner Convening

Sal, Nora, Christina, and Karla attended the annual ARCHS Partner Convening this month. As part of the event, Sal participated in a special session that included other local non-profit CEOs and executives. Thanks to ARCHS for their long-time support and partnership!

Impacted Tenants Fund and Disaster Relief Housing Assistance

Employment Connection, in partnership with the City of St. Louis Department of Human Services and the City’s Building Division, launched the Impacted Tenants Fund in late fall of 2025. As of the end of February 2026, we have approved 141 applicants and disbursed over $191,000.00 for renters displaced from their homes by either the tornado that occurred in May of 2025, and/or because their rental unit was condemned for occupancy by the City’s Building Division.

If you or someone you know has been forced to relocate due to storm damage or condemnation, visit the City's website to learn more about the Impacted Tenants Fund. 

The Missouri Housing Development Commission has also made disaster recovery funds available to residents of St. Louis City and St. Louis County affected by the May 2025 tornado. Call our office at (314) 333-5627 for more information on accessing assistance. Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

 MWS Is Hiring!

Looking for a job that leads to a career? Start here!

MWS is now hiring for housekeeping positions at a St. Louis healthcare facility. These are full-time positions with the potential to be permanently hired by a leading area healthcare provider!

Pay starts at $15/hour with extra pay for weekend shifts and weekly paychecks! Visit MWSstl.com to apply now!

North City Satellite Office Open House

Thanks to the wonderful guests who attended our latest open house at our newest satellite office at 5504 Natural Bridge! Everyone enjoyed free food, a live DJ, and had a chance to win attendance prizes. For more information about the wraparound services available at this location, including career training, job placement, and emergency housing assistance, please contact Charles Hatley at HatleyW@employmentstl.org or (314) 499-7209.

Dutchtown Green Team

The Dutchtown Green Team has a new member! Emily joins crew leader Matt to beautify Marquette Park, Dutchtown Common, the VAL Community Garden, and the bump-out gardens along Louisiana Avenue during the busy spring planting season. 

EC Out and About

Brenda Mahr, our past CEO and current Employment Connection board member, was selected for a Dred Scot Freedom Award for Community Empowerment and Workforce Advancement! See more on the Fox 2 News website.

Our awesome Cheer Team helped us celebrate 314 Day by providing St. Louis-themed food and snacks for all of us! Cheer team members continue to provide us with fun, morale-boosting activities!

There's much more going on at Employment Connection! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with all of our programs and events in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Clair County.

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