apprenticeships, trades, skilled crafts and careers as
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Apprenticeships, Trades, Skilled Crafts and Careers as First Responders
Friday, March 26, 2021
www.StLouisGraduates.org
Career Pathways Series
Thank you to the Norman J. Stupp FoundationCommerce Bank trustee
www.stemstl.org
Agenda
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10:00 Welcome & Housekeeping Mary Giunta, Affton High School and St. Louis Graduates PDI Committee
10:03 Check-in: Get to know a colleague!
10:10 Overview of Apprenticeships Kevin Andert, Special School District
10:20 Introduction to Union Apprenticeships: What Counselors Should Know Sonja Gholston-Byrd and Rosemary McGowan, United Way of Greater St. Louis
10:30 WorkKeys: What It Is and How Students Can Prepare Dr. VaNessa Meads, Jennings High School
10:45 Concurrent Breakout Rooms: Apprenticeships – CHOOSE 11. Laborers2. Electrical3. Carpentry4. Skilled Craft/Utilities
11:15 Introducing Students to Careers as First Responders Julie Monken, Explorers
11:25 Postsecondary Training and Apprenticeships as a First Responder• St. Louis City Cadet Program• Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy• St. Louis County Police Department
Moderator: Michelle Luraschi, Pattonville High School
11:55 Announcements & Resources
12:00 Wrap Up & Adjourn
Housekeeping
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Check In – Let’s Connect!Each person takes 1-2 minutes *uninterrupted* to introduce themselves:
• Name• Role and organization• What is one other career that you considered (or maybe pursued at
one point)?
How it works:• In a moment, you’ll be invited to join a Breakout Room in Zoom. Click join. • You’ll spend 5 minutes in a breakout room with 1-2 other people• You’ll automatically be brought back to the main room after 5 minutes.• At anytime you can click to return to the main room.• Practice intentional listening. Acknowledge, nod, but do not interrupt. Allow each person
to be heard.
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Overview of Apprenticeships
Kevin Andert, Executive Director of CTE at Special School District
What is an apprenticeship?Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and potentially earn a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
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Apprenticeship Myths● All apprenticeship programs are Union training programs
○ FALSE: Many apprenticeship programs are employer based and not tied to a Union.
● Apprentices are not employees. They’re like interns.○ FALSE: From day 1 an apprentice is a hired employee of the
company where they are an apprentice
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https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/apprenticeship/about/statistics 9
Why apprenticeships?● Create a talent pipeline
● Increase loyalty from employees. They feel the employer is investing in them.
● Ensure employees have the skills they need for the specific business or company
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Important Vocabulary● OJT - On the job training (work hours)
● RTI - Related Technical Instruction (classroom)
● DOL - US Department of Labor
● Journeyman or Journeyperson- Someone who has fully completed an apprenticeship program
● Pre-Apprenticeships - These programs prepare individuals for an apprenticeship. They are not an apprenticeship.
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Types of Apprenticeships● Time-Based Apprenticeship - Progress is measured in hours of OJT
and RTI to completed. There are set requirements to reach Journeyman status.
● Competency-Based Apprenticeship - Progress is measured by skill attainment rather than hours (ex. OJT and RTI)
● Hybrid Apprenticeship - Progress is measured by a combination of time and competencies
● Registered Apprenticeships - Formal apprenticeship registered with the US Department of Labor and DOL Requirements
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Sample Apprenticeships
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/apprenticeship/occupations 13
Sample Wage Structure
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How to join an apprenticeship● Find a list of all active apprenticeships in Missouri here:
https://jobs.mo.gov/content/moapprenticeships
● Contact the employer and/or training program○ Find out eligibility requirements○ In-take cycle○ In-take process
● Connect student with a Pre-Apprenticeship○ Ex. YouthBuild, BUD Program, etc.
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Introduction to Union Apprenticeships: What Counselors Should Know
Sonja Gholston-Byrd [email protected]
Rosemary [email protected]
United Way of Greater St. Louis
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Introduction to Union ApprenticeshipsUnited Way of Greater Saint Louis
Labor Engagement Department
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Last year’s 3.4% regional unemployment rate – the lowest levelsince December 1969 – skyrocketed to 11.6% before settlingdown to 4.3%. We saw the end of 120 months of continuous jobgrowth, with nearly a quarter million job losses in Missouri duringthe initial phases of the pandemic.
* 2020 State of St. Louis Workforce Report
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“A YEAR AGO, THERE WERE FEWER PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WORK THAN JOBS AVAILABLE. NOW THERE ARE 2.1 PEOPLE
FOR EACH OPEN JOB.”
* 2020 State of St. Louis Workforce Report
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* 2020 State of St. Louis Workforce Report
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One way to measure current employment demand is to track job postings. Over the past year, there were over 350,000 online job postings in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statical Area (MSA).
Current Job Demand
* 2020 State of St. Louis Workforce Report
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Youth employment found in sectors most impacted by the pandemic (e.g., retail, food service).
Food service & accom.46.5%
Retail20.9%
Healthcare4.4%
All others28.2%
Youth (Age 14-18) Employment by Sector in Missouri
Source: US Census Bureau, Quarterly Workforce Indicators. Average of 4 quarters (Q2 2019 to Q1 2020)
Food service & accom.25.3%
Retail22.4%
Healthcare12.4%Manufacturing
5.7%
Prof. & Business Services
5.8%
Construction3.8%
All others24.7%
Youth (Age 19-21) Employment by Sector in Missouri
Source: US Census Bureau, Quarterly Workforce Indicators. Average of 4 quarters (Q2 2019 to Q1 2020)
Dr. Mark C. White, Ph.D., University of Missouri Extension
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A Good Jobs Economy is one in which young people are ableto acquire the skills and experience necessary to get a goodjob and in which adults in need of a new job can do the same.
A Good Jobs Economy
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To successfully prepare students for the workforce, we need tounderstand the complex and changing economic environment inour region. We cannot create new pathways to employment,new curriculum and accelerated training programs to preparethe future workforce without having an idea of which skillsemployers will need in six months (or three years).
* 2020 State of St. Louis Workforce Report
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What is a Trade Union and What
are Skilled Trades Jobs?
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What jobs are considered skilled trades?• Boilermakers
• Bricklayers
• Carpenter
• Cement Mason
• Construction Craft Laborer
• Electrician
• Elevator Construction
• Floorlayer
• Glazier
• Heat & Frost Insulator
• Ironworker
• Operating Engineer
• Painters
• Plasterer
• Plumber
• Pipefitter
• Roofer
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Tile Setter & Terrazzo Worker
* Workers Construction: A Beginners Guide to the Skilled Trades
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What is a
Pre-Apprenticeship?
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A Pre-apprenticeship is a program or set of services designedto prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a RegisteredApprenticeship program. This program will help individuals meet the entry requirements for apprenticeship programs and ensure they are prepared to be successful in their apprenticeship.
What is a Pre-Apprenticeship?
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• Find out whether a particular industry is right for you• Gain work experience • Develop basic on-the-job skills and some industry-specific skills• Assistance with locating an employer • Some contractors, particularly in the trade industries, prefer
people who have completed a pre-apprenticeship.• You may receive credit for the study completed
Major Benefits of Doing a Pre-Apprenticeship
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One excellent starting point is participation in the BuildingUnion Diversity (BUD) program, which provides an overviewof construction trades careers and hands-on exposure towork in a variety of apprenticeship programs.
The BUD program was launched in 2014 and has built asuccessful track record of connecting St. Louis metropolitanresidents with the growing opportunities for living wageemployment in construction. BUD is also helping to addressthe growing need in the construction industry for a skilled andmore diverse workforce.
How do you get started in construction?
SHEENA JONES – BUD class 15
How it all started! Salute to all that positively contributedto making space for women in the trades. Because ofthe BUD program, I gained tools I needed to succeed(thus far) in the construction industry!
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Learn more about the BUD Program at the following website: https://budprogram.com.
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Women & People of Color in the Trades
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Missouri Women In Trades
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BUD - Building Successful Careers
BUD Stats as of December 31, 2020 20 BUD COHORTS Started 272Completed 245Placed 200Completion Rate 90%Placement Rate 82%Minority Percent 81%Female Percent 24%Veteran Percent 6%
Introduction to Union Apprenticeships
Learn more about the BUD Program at the following website: https://budprogram.com.
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What is a Union
Apprenticeship?
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What is a Union Apprenticeship?
A union apprenticeship is a registered apprenticeship that is administered by a trade union. Like non-union apprenticeships, union apprenticeship programs are sponsored – typically by unionized contracting associates and trade unions representing their trade.
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How a Union Apprenticeship Works
• Skilled trade apprenticeship programs are operated by sponsors, which administer the training and match apprentices to workplaces. Some sponsor programs are operated by industry or contractor employer and many by trade unions representing those trades.
• Skilled trades training in a technical school costs money, but an apprenticeship is a full-time paid job. Apprentice pay scales are established in contracts negotiated by the union’s bargaining unit and increase over time. When each year of the apprenticeship is completed, the apprentice’s pay increase by a fixed percentage.
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• A minimum of 18 years of age• High school diploma or equivalent • Pass an approved substance abuse test• Math measurement and reading skills• Reliable transportation• Dependable worker and able to start by 7 AM
General Union Apprenticeship requirements (specific requirements may vary by trade)
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How are Union Apprentices Trained
• On the jobsite, apprentices receive hands-on instructionfrom experienced journey-level workers.
• In the classroom, apprentices are taught technical theory and applied skills. Safety training is also requiredto prevent accidents and injuries.
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There are two main methods of securing placement in Union Apprenticeship Programs
• Application/Interview Selection Process
• Letter of Intent
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Apprenticeship Programs39
• Training is provided FREE
• Earn while you learn
• Higher completion rate and fewer dropouts in union programs
• College credit at NO cost
The Union Difference
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WorkKeys:What It Is and How Students Can Prepare
By: Dr. VaNessa Meads, School Counselor, CTE CoordinatorJennings High School/[email protected]
What is WorkKeys
• The ACT WorkKeys is a workplace skills assessment. • It helps individuals—from students to longtime employees—
master the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and increase opportunities for career changes and advancement.
• Some employers require the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). This credential is received upon successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys.
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• Efficient• Addresses individual learning styles• Systematic learning• Convenient
• The ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC), will provide students with additional employability skills as well as skills they can use throughout life after graduation.
Benefits of WorkKeys
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WorkKeys Assessment- NCRC Aligned Courses
Graphic Literacy
Builds the ability to find, analyze and apply information presented in workplace graphics(Charts, diagrams, floorplans, etc.)
Applied Math
Builds ability to apply mathematic principles, which measures critical thinking and problem solving techniques for situations that actually occur in today’s workplace
Workplace DocumentsMeasures the skills people use when they read and use written text such as memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies, and regulations on the job
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WorkKeys Assessment
• Test Length: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy and Workplace Documents test are 55 minutes each.
• Format: Computer-Based or Pencil/Paper• Scoring: There is NO Penalty for guessing. Shows the lowest and
highest possible level, and gives you information about the skills demonstrated on the assessment.
• Report: The score reports document individual skill level for each assessment taken and describes the tasks associated with each skill level. Reports are available immediately after testing.
• Test Center: Students can test at school or testing center nearby.
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WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC): Benefits• This certification will give students the competitive edge with employers
across the country wherever they may land in life and on the collegiate level.
• Employers look for the NCRC from job candidates who come directly from high school, work-based learning programs, or through postsecondary pathways. It is a valid predictor of job performance and is the most widely used employability credential in the United States.
• Can be used to assign college credit for students scoring in Silver, Gold, or Platinum level.
• Can be used to assign MSIP 6 Points using the CCR Assessment Scores Matrix
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WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)• Core Assessments: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents.• Score Report: Provides descriptions of the skills that the examinee has
demonstrated. It also provides a list of skills that individual needs to improve upon to raise the level score.
• For all three assessments, examinees achieve a level score of <3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Credential Requirement: To achieve an NCRC, an examinee must score a minimum of Level 3 on all three assessments.
• Credential Levels:• Bronze Level: Student scored at least a 3 on each of the three assessments. • Silver Level: Student scored at least a 4 on each of the three assessments. • Gold Level: Student scored at least a 5 on each of the three assessments. • Platinum Level: Student scored at least a 6 on each of the three assessments.
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How Do Students Prepare for WorkKeys?• Using the WorkKeys Curriculum - The three sections - Workplace Documents,
Graphic Literacy and Applied Math.• The best way to determine how a student will place on the WorkKeys assessment
is based on what level they will score at - Levels 3-7.• Students are assigned one section per week. Students start with Level 3/Lesson 3
of the Unit - before students can take the quiz, they have to complete the lesson, if they pass the Level 3 quiz they move on to Level 4 and so on! Many of the students start with Level 3 and score so highly they can be bumped to a higher Level to complete that lesson.
• Once students complete all of the units - they take a sample test "WorkKeys Curriculum Quick Guide" - this is a sample test on all three units and will also provide the level students should score on the actual test.
• The plan is for all students to take the sample assessment once the three units have been completed, students then prepare to take the WorkKeys test.
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How Do Students Prepare for WorkKeys?
• After students take the sample assessment – Students will segue to the following lessons – WorkKeys with Essential Services:
• WorkKeys Curriculum Essential Skills: Customer Service • WorkKeys Curriculum Essential Skills: Financial Awareness• WorkKeys Curriculum Essential Skills: Interpersonal and Business
Communication • WorkKeys Curriculum Essential Skills: Problem Solving and Critical
Thinking • WorkKeys Curriculum Essential Skills: Work Discipline • WorkKeys Curriculum Essential Skills: Working in Teams
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WorkKeys Resources
• Free WorkKeys Practice Tests (2021) Questions - https://www.test-guide.com/free-workkeys-practice-tests.html
• ACT WorkKeys marketing materials and information flyers can be found on - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-workforce-developers/shared/marketing-materials-order-form.html
• Awarding College Credit through NCRC -http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/WK-Brief-NCRC-for-Credit.pdf
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Questions?
Dr. VaNessa MeadsSchool Counselor/CTE CoordinatorJennings High School/JETSPhone: (314) 653-8100Email: [email protected]
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Apprenticeships
Breakout Room 1: Laborers• Moderator: Michelene Carbol, EducationPlus• Josh Wright, Apprenticeship Advisor, Construction Craft Laborers' Apprenticeship Program • Shawn Jordan from NGA
Breakout Room 2: Electrical• Moderator: Ashley June Moore, Washington University College Advising Corps• Shawn Levine, Director, St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center IBEW Local
Breakout Room 3: Carpentry• Moderator: Andi Harpring, Nine Network• R.J. Catizon, Outreach Specialist, Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program • Dan Lester, Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion and Culture, Clayco
Breakout Room 4: Skilled Craft/Utilities• Moderator: Michael Boulanger, Pattonville High School• Tommie Bugget , Ameren• Ronald Buckner, Field Operations, Spire
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How it Works:• You’ll be invited to
join a Breakout Room.
• Choose 1 Breakout Room – see list
• You’ll be in the Breakout session for 30 minutes.
• We are recording the sessions and will send out the full recording after the workshop. You won’t miss the content in the others!
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION
DAN LESTER Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion & Culture
Pathways to Successful Careers In ConstructionCONSTRUCTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
PURPOSE:• 10 Saturday sessions to expose students to career pathways in construction• Each 4 hour session focuses on:
• Soft-skill and career development preparation • Real-world, hands-on-learning projects• Professional option & trade option guest speakers• Field trips and site visits to construction projects in the St. Louis Area
CCDI CONSTRUCTION ACADEMIES
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
2019 RESULTS:
• 16 subcontracting firms attended
• 17 junior students interviewed
• 12 students both in high school and college placed in summer jobs or internships
JUNIOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
2019 RESULTS:
• 26 subcontracting firms attended
• 30 senior students interviewed
• 15 graduates placed in full-time positions
2020 Senior Hiring Fair will take place on April 23rd
ANNUAL SENIOR HIRING FAIR
COLLIGIATE PARTNERSHIPS:
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS IN CONSTRUCTION
Supported Majors: • Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering• Architecture• Construction Management• Safety Engineering • Informational Technology
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Chris ConnersApprentice Scholar 2016North Tech High School Class of 2016Concrete Strategies since 2016National Guard Reserves, PFC
Malik JohnsonFirst CCDI Apprentice ScholarNorth Tech High School Class of 2015Clayco Laborer since 2015Journeyman April 2017
• Michael Atkisonworking for Flooring Systems
• Dominic Taylor working for TD4
• Arlando Bilal working for Kuesel Excavating
• Keishawn Outlaw
APPRENTICE SUCCESS & ALUMNI NETWORK
CONSTRUCTION CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Career Exploration Programs
Julie MonkenSenior Exploring ExecutiveGreater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
E-mail: [email protected]
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What is Exploring?AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT YOU Discover
YourFuture
Explor ing.org
Facebook.com/LFLExp lor in g
Youtube.com/Learnin gForL i feUSA
WHAT IS
EXPLORING?xploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women in sixth grade through 20 years old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. E
• Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.
• Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate an Exploring program by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community.
• The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop. Exploring programs can specialize in a variety of career skills.
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• Learn important leadership skills
• Gain respect for police officers
• Develop new personal skills
• Improve their marksmanship
• Learn law enforcement protocols and procedures
• Attend local and national
competitions
• Network with professionals who work in these careers daily
• Learn about the educational requirements for a career in law enforcement
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• Learn important leadership skills
• Participate in hands-on projects to give them a real feel for whether this career is the right one for them
• Network with professionals who work in these careers daily and who use the latest technology
• Learn about the educational requirements for a career in fire and emergency services and receive tangible advice on steps they can take now to prepare and position themselves for a successful career in the field of fire and EMS 71
WWW.exploring.org
https://stlbsa.org/exploring/
https://www.facebook.com/ExploringStlCareers
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Connecting Students to Careers as a First Responder
Moderator: Michelle Luraschi, Pattonville High School
• St. Louis City Cadet Program – Police Officer Sean Mazzola, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
• St. Louis County Police Department – Police Officer Shanette Hall and Police Officer Sam Thomas, Recruitment Officers
• St. Louis County Fire Academy – Chris Jones, Deputy Chief Instructor
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ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN POLICE CADET PROGRAM
P.O. SEAN MAZZOLA
OUR MISSIONTo provide needed support and a clear pathway for college age students who are interested in a career in law enforcement.
To provide our Cadets with meaningful jobs within the department while also preparing them for entry into the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy.
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UNITS THEY WORK IN All Three Area Stations / Holdovers
Communications (911 Evaluators)
Telephone Reporting Unit
Environment Investigations Unit
Sex Crimes / Child Abuse / DART
Homicide
Busch Stadium / Enterprise Center
RTCC
Crime Analysis
Recruiting / Community Outreach
Cyber Crimes
Warrant Fugitive / Sex Offenders
Prisoner Processing
Academy
Juvenile
Lab / ID
Supply Division
Traffic / MCSAP
Forest Park / Park Rangers
Marshals / HQ Front Desk
Emergency Management
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A CALLING TO SERVE
Cadets have participated in the following community outreach events:
• Polar Cops
• She’roes
• Blue Bags with Swag
• Shop with a Cop
• Pizza with a Cop
• Love on a Leash
• Recruiting Events at Schools77
NUMBERS
• Currently 37 Cadets employed
• 68% minorities
• 62% Female
• 5 have become commissioned officers
• 3 are currently in Academy with 4 additional starting in April
• Cadets who are 18 years old make $13/hr ; Cadets who are 19+ make $15/hr
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REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be enrolled in their senior year of high school, received a high school diploma, or equivalent
• No felony convictions
• Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement with the SLMPD
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APPLICATION PROCESS
• A cover letter addressed to the Police Commissioner detailing why you are interested in the Cadet Program, a few sentences about you, and bullet points indicating that you meet each of the minimum requirements to be a police cadet
• Resume (education and work history)
• High school or college transcript or copy of GED
• The completed application should be typed or neatly written
• Application and documents can be submitted in person to the Saint Louis Police Department Recruiting Office (1915 Olive Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103 - Monday through Friday)
• By US mail to Saint Louis Police Department Cadet Program (1915 Olive Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103)
• By email to [email protected]
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Announcements & Resources
• 2021 St. Louis Union Trades Apprenticeships Contact Spreadsheet
• St. Louis City Cadet Brochure 2020 from Sean Mazzola
• MO Build Your Future • MO Scores• Missouri Apprentice Connect• MO Skills Up Program
• STL Youth Jobs summer application now open
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