In addition to their regular class schedules, many East St. Louis Senior High School students are making time to attend a course that will help them better prepare for college. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s (ESLC) Upward Bound Scholars Academy is a new pro… Read more

Kelly Stokes is a daily reminder of the value mentorship and the determination to succeed. And today, the 36-year-old International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 electrician is the mentor, instilling the drive to succeed in future generations of the IBEW workforce. Read more

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction jobs will grow faster than the average for all other occupations from 2014 to 2024. Despite the apparent abundance of construction work, St. Louis trades, unions and construction companies continue to struggle to find qualified, diver… Read more

On April 12, approximately 109 Hazelwood Central High School seniors participated in their Annual College Day. Seniors committed to universities, colleges, trade schools, or the armed forces following graduation in May. Universities and colleges from all over the country were represented dur… Read more

With the massive success of Black Panther, the discussion around diversity in film production has risen to the surface again. Continuity, a non-profit whose mission is to expand diversity in media production, aims to put action behind this desire diversity in media production. Read more

The U.S. Small Business Administration created the SBA Franchise Directory earlier this year which has streamlined the process for entrepreneurs looking to access capital. Read more

For those looking to get ahead at work or jump into a new career field altogether, not having the right education or skills can often lead to roadblocks in the path to success. But for many adults who are busy working and raising families, finding the time and money to go to class and comple… Read more

We’ve all seen how health care continues to improve with new technologies and innovations. Here at BJC HealthCare, we are committed to innovation and excellence in medicine across our 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. BJC team members on the frontline and behind the scene… Read more

More than 30 high school students from across the region developed their own computer program during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) WeCode event on Saturday, April 21. Read more

It’s been said before: middle school can be tough – but it’s not impossible. Read more