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The 2026 guide to St. Louis global talent and New American services

The St. Louis Business Journal staff has compiled informational listings of major workforce service providers across several sectors. This list features global talent and New American service providers. If you feel your organization should be included in these listings, email Editor Erik Siemers at esiemers@bizjournals.com.

GLOBAL TALENT AND NEW AMERICAN SERVICE PROVIDERS

Address: 120 South Central, Suite #200, Clayton

What it is: A regional initiative to attract and retain foreign-born people. The goal is to maintain St. Louis’ No. 1 ranking as the fastest-growing major metro for immigration by 2030 and drive initiatives that expand and retain a global talent pool as one of the cornerstones of the region's economic and cultural growth.

Leader: Suzanne Sierra, executive director

SLATE Missouri Job Center

Address: 1520 Market Street, 3rd floor, St. Louis

What it is: A function of the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, the program provides career services and training programs to people who are minorities, women, under-employed or long-term unemployed.

Leader: Connie Johnson, executive director of SLATE Missouri Job Center

OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS, CITY OF ST. LOUIS

Address: 1200 Market Street, St. Louis

What it is: The Office of New Americans is a hub facilitating the intersection of city services, governmental agencies, nonprofit entities, private sector organizations, and the New American communities. Its purpose and focus are to drive a seamless integration and unwavering inclusion of immigrants and refugees, and to let them know they are welcome in the city of St. Louis. The Office of New Americans also serves as the soundboard for city services geared towards encouraging engagement and participation and providing services to embrace diversity and the inclusion of New Americans to enhance their experience of residing in our city.

Leaders: Mayor Cara Spencer; Gilberto Pinela, director, Office of New Americans

CAPS EMPOWER PROGRAM AT WASH U

Address: 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis

What it is: The Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) English Language Programs (ELP) Empower Program is designed to increase opportunities for St. Louis-area immigrants and refugees through language skills and valuable professional certifications. The free 26-week program combined English language development with workforce certifications.

Leader: Sean Armstrong, dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies; Katie Blackburn Brown, director of English Language Programs.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SAINT LOUIS

Address: 3401 Arsenal St., St. Louis

What it is: The International Institute of St. Louis provides economic and cultural integration services, including English classes, employment, orientation, and citizenship preparation to immigrants and refugees arriving in St. Louis.

Leader: Blake Hamilton, interim president and CEO

Website: iistl.org

CAASTLC IMMIGRANT INCLUSION PROGRAM

Address: 2709 Woodson Rd., Overland

What it is: The Immigrant Inclusion Program at Community Action Agency of St. Louis County offers employment development services, immigrant case management, housing, food and energy assistance.

Leader: Linda Huntspon, CEO


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