Mission
STL Youth Jobs’ mission is to bridge the divide between our region’s youth and the growing skills gap in our workforce.
Vision
We envision a city where our youth have the opportunity they need to succeed, and our businesses have the workforce they need to compete.
Skills Gap
On one hand, we have a growing number of disengaged youth in our city with an unemployment rate higher than any other working group. On the other hand, we have employers ready to hire but they lack access to quality skilled workers.
Bridge
STL Youth Jobs bridges this divide by training our youth to be ready for the jobs of tomorrow through an individualized career assessment, financial literacy and job readiness training, paid work-based experience, and continuing career support through a Job Coach.
Outcome
Research proves that youth employment programs are one of the most effective ways to transform youth outcomes – benefiting our economy and targeted communities across St. Louis.
