Partners
Quality Research
Missouri is fortunate to have one of the finest labor market information offices in the nation. The Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC), a unit of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, worked closely with our partners to build upon existing labor market data and real time information from regional employers representing a cross section of industry sectors and dislocated workers facing tremendous challenges as they prepare for re-engaging in a post recovery economy.
Regional Workforce Intelligence Collaboration
STLCC offers a challenging learning environment that points students in directions that lead to success. Since voters in St. Louis City and County established the college in 1962, nearly one million people have attended, enriching their lives and contributing to the economic development metropolitan area. Each year, nearly 100,000 students enroll in the college transfer and career programs, job skills, personal development and college preparatory classes; and customized programs offered by employers.
Associate degrees in Applied Science, Arts, Fine Arts and Teaching are offered as well as certificates of proficiency and specialization. The college's Center for Business, Industry & Labor also serves local business community through assessment, counseling, consulting and training services.
St. Louis Community College is the leader in developing the skilled work force that powers our community's economic growth. The College's Workforce & Community Development Division provides a wide array of programs and services designed to prepare individual students, businesses and organizations for success in the workplace and the regional economy. WCD is a comprehensive service of the College responding to the talent development and organizational performance needs of St. Louis' business, civic and community-based organizations. The division's departments serve the community beyond the traditional college setting. Each division maintains a staff of experienced professionals along with state-of-the-art resources designed to improve the quality of the region's work force and provide increased opportunities for the area's residents.
MERIC is the research division for the Missouri Department of Economic Development. We provide innovative analyses and assistance to policymakers and the public, including studies of the state's targeted industries and economic development initiatives. Other MERIC research includes Economic Condition Reports, Economic Impact Assessments, and Labor Market Information produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor.
On our website you will find the latest research on Missouri industries, workforce, regions and economic conditions, with observations on the state's business climate. In today's fast-paced global business environment, good information for sound decision-making is more than a strategic advantage -- it's a necessity.
The statewide network of Missouri Career Centers provides valuable workforce services: personalized
career-assistance services from trained workforce specialists for job seekers; assistance from business
representatives and access to other valuable business services for businesses. 
To find contact information and directions to the Career Center nearest you, click on the appropriate city name below or call 1-888-728 JOBS (5627). We look forward to assisting you with your career needs!
The Division provides services for businesses and job seekers through the Missouri Career Centers and MissouriCareerSource.com. The Division works with a number of strategic partners to "skill-up" Missouri's workforce for today's business and industry needs. A wealth of information and resources about workforce services can be found on WorkSmartMissouri.
