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Employment Connections Working for Impact

May 09, 201617 min
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Episode description

Jade Harrell w/ Brenda Mahr, Chief Executive Officer, Employment Connection. Helping people become self-sufficent with work.
Employment Connection breaks down barriers to self-sufficiency for individuals with limited opportunities including the homeless, ex-offenders, U.S. veterans, high school dropouts, women on welfare, and at-risk youth.

Offering more than just a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower clients to change their circumstances and become employed.

Today Employment Connection assists nearly 2,000 individuals who have barriers to employment every year.

Mission:
"Assisting individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency."

Vision:
To be the premier placement, retention, career development and advancement program for persons with barriers to employment, empowering them to take charge of their lives and fulfill the needs of the Saint Louis Regional business community.
Our Clients Include:
Homeless Veterans
Ex-Offenders
TANF and Food Stamp Recipients
High School Dropouts
Legal Immigrants
Adjudicated Youth
Non-Custodial Fathers
Adults with Literacy Deficiencies
Women on Welfare

Employment Connection
2838 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314)333.JOBS [5627]
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