St. Louis City
The City of St. Louis Workforce Development Board exists to develop a quality workforce that meets the economic and labor market needs of the region by providing leadership and promoting collaboration between public, private and elected official partners.
The leadership of the City of St. Louis WDB and its many partners has created a system that successfully links qualified job seekers to meaningful careers and ensures that area businesses have access to the skilled workforce they need to grow, compete, and thrive.
The City of St. Louis Workforce Development Board, Inc. (WDB) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the workforce development programs implemented by the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE). These programs assist adults and youth upgrade their basic and occupational skills while helping businesses to connect with job seekers.
The WDB consists of a minimum of twenty-three (23) volunteer citizens, who are appointed by Mayor. These individuals represent local businesses, public and community-based agencies, and labor organizations.
St. Louis City Director
Fredrecka McGlown
314.657.3557
1520 Market Street, Rm 3050, 3rd Floor
St. Louis, MO 63104
Local Plan
Explore our comprehensive strategy to drive workforce development and economic growth in the St. Louis City Region.