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Malik Morris is in the construction industry training to become an electrician through an apprenticeship at The Up Companies. This is one of the many high-demand, skilled jobs in our region that do not require a four-year degree.

"Don't be discouraged if your plans after high school don't work out." Nicole Russell - who attended North Technical High School - gives advice to those seeking employment, and she explains what it's like to be a female in the construction industry and how she found her high-demand, skilled job working as a gas person for Spire.

Ian Breden is a paramedic and EMS educator who runs the EMS Academy on the campus of Christian Hospital. "Anybody can do it if they're willing to put in what they want to get out of it."

"Even as a child my mom would say I used up all the band-aids; putting them on my teddy bear, on my cabbage patch doll, on my brother. So I always had a need to help people." CoKeisha Van Hook is now a Patient Care Manager, RN, BSN, OCN at Christian Hospital.

In this episode of Working St. Louis, Janell McGee explains how she is training to be in the flooring industry. She grew up wanting to build things and always loved working with her hands.

Neil Chapman knew he wanted to find something meaningful that would allow him to get to work, he didn't want to wait. He started working at Homeyer Precision Manufacturing and while working there, began an apprenticeship program through the Workforce Development Center for precision manufacturing.

Christopher Kallmbah attended East Central College and in this episode of Working St. Louis, he explains how he found the job he wanted and he gives advice on how others can also find these opportunities.

What is a BIM technician and what do they do? Everyone has a unique career path in life. Jequetta Smith is able to take her love for HGTV and interior design and apply it to a corporate setting. Find out how she got there in the latest episode of Working St. Louis.

There is a resurgence of manufacturing in the country, and the goal is to connect those companies to job seekers.

Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and occurs on the first Friday in October. This year, Southwest Illinois College hosted an event for their students.

St. Louis Community College released their 2018 State of St. Louis Workforce Report in August. The report focuses on three sectors: Information Technology, Finance, and Health Care.

High demand skilled labor positions make up half of the Missouri workforce. However employers are having a tough time finding skilled workers to fill those positions. There are job centers across our region that provide information for these positions in our area. To learn more visit ninenet.org/jobs

Everyone has a unique career path in life. Aaron Wiskerchen realized he could choose his own path when he saw a need for welders. Find out how he got there in the latest episode of Working St. Louis.

Everyone has a unique career path in life. Gary Markwardt knew he wanted to work with machines when he graduated high school in 1997. Twenty years later, he is still excited about the new challenges his job brings. Find out how he got there in the latest episode of Working St. Louis.

Everyone has a unique career path in life. Malik Johnson gets to do what he’s always wanted to do - work with his hands. As a laborer for Clayco, Malik is doing what he loves and gaining valuable skills for the future.

The 2018 St. Louis Workforce Report reveals a need for skilled workers in IT in the St. Louis region.

The evolution of American Graduate's focus from high school graduation to career pathways after high school

What sort of skills are necessary to acquire these high demand skilled labor positions?

Clayco, a construction engineering company in St. Louis, has a mission to mentor young people, creating opportunities and building a stronger community. But companies like Clayco have to be proactive to find and develop their own skilled workforce.

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High demand skilled labor positions make up half of the Missouri workforce. However employers are having a tough time finding skilled workers to fill those positions. There are job centers across our region that provide information for these positions in our area. To learn more visit ninenet.org/jobs

Everyone has a unique career path in life. Jeremy Reed thought he was going to have a career in film and television production. But thanks to LaunchCode - a non-profit in St. Louis that pairs individuals looking to gain coding skills with tech companies for apprenticeships - he found his passion as an app developer.

Through the American Graduate Initiative, Living St. Louis explores high-demand skilled jobs in the region.

Producer Jim Kirchherr visits a St. Louis machine design company in need of workers to operate the equipment that makes the company run.

Everyone has a unique career path in life. Jasmine Owens wanted to make sure people were protected online. See how she got into a career in cyber security, and why it matters to her in the newest episode of Working St. Louis.

Everyone has a unique career path in life. Philip Davison turned his love for cars into a career as an automotive technician for Audi Creve Coeur. Find out the lessons he learned while being homeschooled that got him where he is today.