Workforce Shortage

Black women make up the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, but their motivations to be their own boss stem from systemic racism and misogyny in corporate America.

With $1 million in funding from the federal government, R3 Development leaders hope they can be operational with their expansion in about 18 months.

An Illinois Department of Children and Family Services investigator receives a starting salary as high as $72,000, compared to just $43,000 for an equivalent position in Missouri.

The new Metro East facility will serve lower-income families near O’Fallon, Shiloh, Lebanon and east Belleville. Center directors said they observed a need for such a facility as St. Clair County residents moved east.

“Many employers have a requirement for a four-year degree, but slowly and surely they’re realizing a four-year degree doesn’t mean everyone that comes out has the skills and ability to do the role,” said one leader of a tech training organization.

Like other employers, Madison County Transit is struggling to hire drivers. To avoid burning out employees, Managing Director SJ Morrison said MCT will reduce routes in low-traffic areas.

St. Clair County Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Eichenlaub will retire at the end of the month after 36 years of work in public education.

A St. Louis Community College report found the region gained almost 80,000 workers over the past 10 years.

Companies can claim a tax credit of $1,500 for each new paid intern or paid apprentice they hire up to $9,000.

Julian Nicks replaces former CEO Tasmyn Scarl, who recently resigned after two months on the job. Scarl's departure followed a wave of criticism from Launchcode employees and students that the organization had not publicly supported its transgender students and staff on social media.