Workforce Partnerships
The Community Services unit engages in unique local, state or national partnerships that focus on developing skills and improving opportunities for the region’s workforce. By partnering with employers, community-based organizations, education and government, Community Services is a key contributor to creating critical job training opportunities for our workforce and a talent pipeline for our region’s employers.
Collaborative community-based partnerships are established in construction, transportation, health care, computer/information technology, machining, technical skills, work readiness/job placement assistance and basic academic skills enhancement.
Aerospace Institute
St. Louis Community College, supported by industry and community partners, and partially funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant, launched the St. Louis Aerospace Institute to address the critical workforce preparation needs for the aerospace industry.
Training for Tomorrow grant initiative
STLCC is collaborating with the city of St. Louis, the lead grant applicant, on this program to develop and expand programs in health care, life sciences, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, green technologies and information technology for retraining and re-employing individuals in middle-skill jobs. The funding is from the federal Second Supplemental Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant from the state of MO.
U.S. Department of Labor State Sector Energy partnership grant
STLCC is partnering with the state of Missouri, the University of Missouri, other community colleges and other training providers to develop a new curriculum in renewable energy including solar, wind and geothermal as well as energy efficiency technologies.