A System of Youth Employment Programs

STL Youth Jobs serves as a system of employment programs for youth. We partner with local organizations that are skilled in workforce development and youth employment. Our program providers execute the STL Youth Jobs service model by implementing trainings and serving as the employer of record for our job seekers, hiring and training of Job Coaches who serve as mentors, and providing additional support resources. Learn more about the program provider leadership listed below. Current Program Providers include Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries, & the St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP). Learn more about the program models exemplified in our Pathways.

Rosemary has over 15 years of professional experience working with clients in both the nonprofit and business sectors and has a proven ability to provide executive leadership and excellent communication to clients and colleagues. Rosemary began her professional career at Places for People, where she provided administrative support and advocated for clients’ housing, employment, and personal needs. She then joined the Urban League’s Special Events Department, where she assisted in hosting the Ebony Fashion Show, the Powell Symphony Concert, and the Urban League Golf Tournament.

Rosemary also has extensive volunteer experience, including with food pantries, employment programs, the PTA, clothing drives, and more. From 2007-2019, she served as a substitute teacher in the Hazelwood, Ferguson/Florissant, and Special School Districts and mentored many students on life skills, self-awareness, and personal growth, while also focusing on their educational needs. In 2019, Rosemary rejoined the Urban League Workforce Development team as a Case Manager, and in this role, she assisted clients in achieving their employment and vocational goals. She soon received a promotion to Team Lead Case Manager and was able to manage staff while actively pursuing new employer partnerships. Rosemary currently serves as Lead Job Coach for STL Youth Jobs at the Urban League, where she has shown great leadership in supporting job seekers and employers during their work experiences.

Rosemary earned an Associate Degree in Human Service from St. Louis Community College and received a Minor in Social Work and Bachelor in Literacy Art from UMSL. She is a mother to two adult children and a grandmother to one handsome grandson.

First Job: Youth Counselor at SLATE
Valuable Takeaways: Patience, positive thinking, and smile daily.

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries powers the following STL Youth Jobs program models: Learn & Earn and Summer Work Experience.

Caitlyn is a goal-driven leader enacting positive change in the lives of others and throughout the community by confidently motivating, mobilizing, and coaching STL Youth Jobs participants and co-workers to meet high performance standards.

Caitlyn started her career with STL Youth Jobs as a Summer Job Coach and quickly developed a passion for working with young people. She now serves as the Program Coordinator for STL Youth Jobs.

First Job: Server at Golden Corral
Valuable Takeaways: I learned many valuable skills at my first job that I still use in my career today. One of the most important skills that I learned is attention to detail. In any job or career that you hold, it is vital that you are aware of everything that is going on and to be sure that you pay close attention to each step of the process along the way.

St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) powers the following STL Youth Jobs program models: Career Accelerator Pathway (CAP).

Until SLIP decided to merge with Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) in September 2020, Shanise served as the Executive Director of SLIP and had directed SLIP’s programming for 18 years. She continues to spearhead implementing the SLIP model, along with driving a comprehensive workforce pathways program, for the entirety of BGCSTL. When Shanise is not engaging with the students of BGCSTL and SLIP, she is providing educational support, career counseling, and/or event coordination to a number of organizations.

First Job: Intern at Moser & Marsalek, PC through the St. Louis Internship Program.
Valuable Takeaway: Accountability with self-management is essential to one's career and personal development. Another key takeaway was ensuring that I was able to communicate my existing skillset as well as demonstrate my commitment to continuous learning.

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Financial Partners

We proudly partner with the following financial institutions that assist with facilitating financial literacy training to our youth participants. Each participant receives training on smart spending habits, building credit, savings, and investing in their future. Participants are also given access to youth-friendly checking and savings accounts and direct deposit. With each paycheck, young people are equipped with tools to handle the responsibility of earning their own money.