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September 2014
State of St. Louis STEM Workforce Photo GallerySTLCC's Workforce Solutions Group presented the State of St. Louis STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Workforce Report to 400 gathered business and community leaders at the annual research unveiling event held this year on September 10 at the Forest Park campus.
A panel of distinguished corporate executives from Emerson, USA KWS Gateway Research Center, World Wide Technologies and the MO Chamber of Commerce and Industry provided a robust discussion of key findings from the regional survey of 500+ employers in STEM related industries.
State of St. Louis STEM Workforce Report The Workforce Solutions Group's four page infographic summary of the State of St. Louis STEM Workforce 2014 is divided into the five clusters:
  • Why STEM?
  • Finding the Right Skills
  • Finding the Right People
  • STEM Pays
  • Employer Outlook
These different clusters highlight research results such as:
  • In 2013 there were over 23,000 STEM job ads in the region, yet just over 2,000 jobseekers were looking for employment in those occupations.
  • Employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow at a higher rate than non-STEM occupations, with even more growth in the St. Louis region than the state as a whole.
  • There is a large gap between mean wages for STEM and non-STEM occupations. The mean wage for STEM occupations in St. Louis is $79,290 compared to $44,294 for non-STEM jobs.
Hazelwood Continues Commitment to Leadership Development
Hazelwood Continues Commitment to Leadership Development Eighteen administrators from the Hazelwood School District recently participated in an all-day leadership training program facilitated by Barry Schapiro, Practice Leader for Leadership and Professional Development.
The program was designed as part refresher for the series of modules this group completed in 2013-2014, with additional new content in the area of building and sustaining trust among managers/supervisors and front-line employees.
Contact Barry Schapiro to learn more about customized leadership development training and consulting.
Cardinal Health Systems Lean Leadership Program "The techniques we learned in the Lean Leadership Certification Program really work! I've used them and I see more people wanting to be real contributors to the success of the department and a whole lot less of 'what's in it for me.'"
Since its launch in 2007, hundreds of St. Louis region managers and supervisors have earned their Lean Leadership Certificate and have seen a tangible, immediate and positive impact on their ability to communicate with line workers about Lean as expressed above by a recent program graduate.
Pictured are recent Lean Leadership Certificate graduates from Cardinal Health.
Contact George Friesen for more information on Lean leadership training and consulting.
Check out this new podcast from Mark Graban's Lean Blog featuring our very own Lean guru! George Friesen, Lean, Kaizen and Idea Boards
Corporate Services Welcomes Two New Talented Instructors
Mary Murphy and Dan Ranson recently joined Corporate Services pool of talented subject matter experts.
Mary has a wealth of process improvement experience and holds an MBA as well as certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management Professional and DDI. She will be training and consulting in process improvement including Lean Six Sigma and Project Management.
Dan, a recent happy retiree, holds both an MBA and MA. as well as has vast experience in manufacturing and process improvement. He will serve as a trainer and consultant in ISO standards/implementation, safety and Lean manufacturing.
Welcome to our team, Mary and Dan!
And in other Corporate Services instructor news, congratulations and recognition to Barb Crockett for her work tutoring children in reading through the YMCA that was recently featured in an episode of Show Me St. Louis.
Maximize your potential with Career Essentials Training
Career Essentials graphic Career planning is a life-long process that is accomplished by conducting research, participating in workshops or meeting with a career counselor. If you're seeking a career change, or just entering the job market, Career Essentials can provide you with the knowledge to showcase your skills and abilities.
Featured programs this fall include Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search, Interviewing Skills 101 and Strategies for Success: Mastering the Behavioral Based Interview. Check out the course descriptions.
Join St. Louis Community College Continuing Education this fall for Career Essentials, a series of workshops for those just entering the workforce as well as those who are taking a new career path!
Join Continuing Education for Project Management class this fall
Project Management Fall 2014Continuing Education has certifications to help you take your career to the next level!
Prepare for the PMP certification exam by studying the critical concepts together with the core knowledge areas covered in the PMP exam with our Project Management class this fall! Registration is encouraged by Thursday, September 25.

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In This Issue
State of St. Louis Stem Workforce Report 2014
STLCC's Latest STEM Workforce Research Uncovers Perceptions on Talent
Hazelwood Continues Commitment to Leadership Development
Developing Lean Leaders
Corporate Services Welcomes Two New Talented Instructors
Maximize your potential with Career Essentials Training
Join Continuing Education for Project Management class this fall
2014 State of St. Louis STEM Workforce Report
State of St. Louis STEM Workforce 2014 Report
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St. Louis Community College's Workforce Solutions Group leverages education for growth in the knowledge economy by offering a robust menu of programs and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities. The Workforce Solutions Group accomplishes this through its primary operating units of Corporate Services, Continuing Education and Community Services.  The Workforce Solutions Group is centrally located at the Corporate College the first facility solely dedicated to corporate education and professional development, unlike any other asset the college owns.