In response to the sudden shutdown of Armory STL, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment is stepping in to help the many employees who have lost their jobs. An emergency hiring fair is being organized for October 2 to assist these workers in finding new opportunities in the hospitality sector, according to the City of St. Louis.
The hiring event will take place at 1520 Market Street, in the 1st Floor Conference Room, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parking is available along Market Street and at the Kiel Center Garage at the corner of Clark and 16th. Top employers from the industry, including TopGolf, DoubleTree, Allied Security, River City Casino & Hotel, Marriott Grand, HUSTL Hospitality Group, and Lodging Hospitality Management, have confirmed their attendance, and St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment expects more to join. "SLATE Missouri Job Center is heartbroken by the sudden closure of Armory STL," said Fredrecka McGlown, SLATE's Executive Director, in a statement. "We understand how devastating this situation is for the employees and their families. Our goal is to assist those affected by helping them quickly find new employment opportunities," as reported by the City of St. Louis.
In response to the sudden shutdown of Armory STL, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment is helping the many employees who are now jobless. An emergency hiring fair is scheduled for October 2 to assist these workers in finding new jobs in the hospitality sector. Those interested in attending the hiring fair or seeking assistance can contact the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment's Missouri Job Center at (314) 589-8000 or visit their office at 1520 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3050. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Wednesday hours starting at 9:00 a.m., as stated by the City of St. Louis.
