Workforce Shortage

Like other employers, Madison County Transit is struggling to hire drivers. To avoid burning out employees, Managing Director SJ Morrison said MCT will reduce routes in low-traffic areas.

St. Clair County Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Eichenlaub will retire at the end of the month after 36 years of work in public education.

A St. Louis Community College report found the region gained almost 80,000 workers over the past 10 years.

Companies can claim a tax credit of $1,500 for each new paid intern or paid apprentice they hire up to $9,000.

Julian Nicks replaces former CEO Tasmyn Scarl, who recently resigned after two months on the job. Scarl's departure followed a wave of criticism from Launchcode employees and students that the organization had not publicly supported its transgender students and staff on social media.

Aurora Bihler, director of the Building Union Diversity program, hopes more women and minorities follow her journey.

Weeks into the new school year, St. Louis Public Schools still has many canceled routes. Other districts have had to make smaller changes to make the most of thin staffs.

McCarthy Building Cos., one of the St. Louis area’s largest employers, is grappling with a labor shortage familiar to many construction companies.

Metro East residents who have relied on the service will have to find other ways to get to baseball games in St. Louis this season.

Warehousing in the region saw big gains with changing consumer habits, while hospitality and tourism-related businesses are struggling to increase staffing ahead of a likely busy tourist season.