SLATE Announces Regional Veterans Job Fair in St. Louis

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), in partnership with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and the Jefferson/Franklin Area Job Centers, is pleased to host the first annual St. Louis Regional Job Expo for Veterans on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, 1315 Chestnut Street, Downtown St. Louis.

This year's expo will feature more than 30 companies looking to hire veterans and more than 15 resource providers offering essential services in areas such as housing, healthcare and VA entitlements. The event is open to veterans, military spouses, retiring military members, and members of the National Guard and Reserve, as well as anyone seeking employment.

“Veterans often struggle to find civilian roles that match their skills and must navigate essential services such as mental health care, housing, healthcare and education. Our Expo on August 22 brings together the best resources and employment opportunities under one roof, providing a comprehensive solution to these challenges,” said SLATE Executive Director Fredrecka McGlown.

Notable participating companies include Proctor & Gamble, Pepsi, Federal Express, City of St. Louis Department of Human Resources, Brown & Crouppen, MoDOT, St. Louis Public Schools, BJC, St. Louis Cardinals and Mercy Hospital. Veterans can access resources from organizations such as the Kaufman Fund, Grunt Style Foundation, Irreverent Warriors 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, businesses and nonprofits – come together to express our gratitude and help remove barriers so they and their families can succeed.”

Visit the event website to pre-register and receive additional raffle tickets for great prizes. Parking is recommended at the Kiel Garage Center, 1515 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, next to the Enterprise Center.

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to our sponsors Pepsi, Construction Forum, Proctor & Gamble and the Missouri History Museum. Without their generous support, this event would not be possible.

For more information about SLATE and our services, visit www.stlworks.com or call (314) 589-8000. SLATE offers free resume workshops at the SLATE Missouri Job Center, 1520 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A veterans representative is available at SLATE each weekday to assist with job placement services and answer questions.

contact

Svetlana Bostick, Executive Secretary
(314) 657-3522
[email protected]