Employment Connection of St. Louis

For employers, the employers page says: "Our agency offers contract-to-hire, long-term and short-term projects, and direct placement services" and "traditional, no-fee search and pre-screening services." It says Career Services staff "work with employers in the St. Louis region by providing referrals for employment," and that "Each candidate that we refer will receive a work aptitude assessment, an evaluation of work history, an individualized employment plan, and case management for job retention." Employers are directed to call (314) 333-5627.

The website does not publish licence or accreditation numbers, staff headcounts, or contract terms. Employers wanting rates, a quote or contract detail should contact the office by phone.

World of Work (WOW) Classes. Described on the site as "Our free work readiness classes prepare you for interviewing and help increase your skills to gain employment." The job seekers page says the class covers current job trends, mock interviews, creating a resume, answering tough questions, managing finances, and becoming an entrepreneur, and that afterwards "a dedicated Career Specialist will assist you with job leads, preparation, interviews, and placement."

Solar Training and Green Workforce Development, which the site says "promotes equity in the 'Green' jobs workforce of the St. Louis region."

Ticket to Work, described as Social Security's programme for people aged 18-64 who receive Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance.

Illinois SNAP/TANF Employment and Training.

Managed Work Services, described as "Employment Connection's staffing service" offering "job placement in healthcare and other positions."

The site does not publish class sizes, start dates for every session, or any cost, rates or fees for these programs. It also gives no basis for saying whether any particular person can take part. Anyone asking whether a programme is right for them, when it next runs, or what taking part involves should contact Employment Connection staff on (314) 333-5627.

Alongside its employment services, the Employment Connection website describes wraparound services. The programs page states: "We recognize that, in order to maintain employment, clients may need additional supportive services. That is why we also offer housing and mental health services to qualifying participants in our programs."

Listed under wraparound services:

Eviction Prevention, described on the site as a programme for individuals and families at risk of homelessness who are already in eviction status or disconnect status.

Back to Health, Back to Work, described as a "Cognitive-behavioral therapy program that addresses depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health concerns to help clients be able to retain their jobs. Confidential virtual, phone, and in-person sessions available."

Programs for Youth and Young Adults. The site says the Young Adult Services program runs "in partnership with St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office of Diversion and the St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention" and "serves justice-involved young adults ages 18-24." It also describes the Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth, which "serves at-risk young people ages 10-17 in the Dutchtown, Gravois Park, Marine Villa, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods."

The site also lists housing services provided "in partnership with the St. Louis City and St. Louis County continuum of care" under a heading of referral only services, naming Rapid Rehousing / PROJECT TRANSITION and Permanent Supportive Housing, and pointing readers to 2-1-1 for information.

The website does not publish costs, fees or rates for any of these services, and it is not a source for whether a particular person can be served. Those questions belong with Employment Connection staff, reachable on (314) 333-5627.

For employers, the employers page states: "Our agency offers employers traditional, no-fee search and pre-screening services," and describes Managed Work Services of St. Louis as "Employment Connection's cost-effective staffing program." No rates, fees or prices for staffing services are published, and no quote or estimate figures appear on the site.

Beyond these quoted statements, nothing about cost should be assumed either way for any programme or service. Anyone asking what something costs, or an employer wanting a quote, should call Employment Connection on (314) 333-5627 and speak with staff. Its programs page also notes that some activities are financed in part through St. Louis Continuum of Care funds and Community Development Block Grant funds.

North County Corridor Services Office. Address: 5504 Natural Bridge Avenue, Saint Ann, MO 63120 (published exactly that way on the site). Phone Number: (314) 499-7209.

Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth. Address: 2838 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Phone Number: (314) 766-2853.

Areas served, as stated on the programs page, are St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Illinois; the Career Services description names "St. Louis City and County in Missouri as well as St. Clair County in Illinois." The Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth is described as serving the Dutchtown, Gravois Park, Marine Villa, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.

The job seekers page states that World of Work classes run "every week* on Monday and Tuesday, 8:45am-3:30pm at our headquarters at 2838 Market Street," with the footnote "*except on holidays and in cases of inclement weather. Visit our Facebook page for the latest information about office closures."

The website publishes no separate hours for the North County Corridor office, no online booking or appointment scheduling tool, and no email address; it offers a contact form and a Request for Services page. To confirm that an office is open, to schedule or book a visit, or to ask about anything time-sensitive, call the office directly on the numbers above.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.