International Institute
Workforce Solutions Program
Respected leader for more than 30 years in meeting staffing needs
We match the right people with the right jobs. Our pool of immigrant and refugee candidates can fill a variety of staffing needs. While many of their initial jobs require little or no English, these hardworking newcomers are quick learners with strong work values and the drive to succeed. By investing in newcomer employees, you are investing in them and in your company and in St. Louis!
Industry Focus and Expertise
The International Institute's job candidates work in numerous sectors. A majority of our placements are concentrated in a number of St. Louis-based industries, including:
Construction
Health Care Hospitality & Tourism Light Manufacturing & Assembly Transportation
Our job developers routinely partner with case specialists and other Institute staff to successfully employ each job candidate. We are St. Louis' most reliable authority when hiring and retaining an ethnically diverse workforce.
Our Employment Services
We can help you manage your workforce effectively and efficiently by:
- Screening, matching, and referring work-authorized job candidates who have graduated from the Institute's job readiness and other training classes,
- Interpreting during job interviews and translating new hire documents,
- Training new hires to use public transportation,
- Providing follow up services to ease new hires into a job site, and
- Offering customized fee-based interpreter/translator services, workforce diversity training, and work-site English classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the job candidates speak English?
They have a broad range of abilities in the English language. We provide English classes to our clients free of charge and offer classes mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.
Are they legal to work here?
Yes. Review of work authorization documents is conducted at the time of program registration.
Who underwrites the Institute's services?
A variety of sources, including charitable donations, the United Way, federal, state and local grants, the Adult Education and Literacy Program of the City of St. Louis Public Schools, program service fees, and local foundations and corporations.
What can I do to promote diversity in my company?
Become knowledgeable and comfortable with different cultural habits, and your employees and customers will follow. We can also provide cross-cultural training in the workplace and interpreter/translator services. Call us at 314-773-9090 (x 152) for price quotes.
Contact Information for Job Developers:
Dawn Berkbigler
314-773-9090, ext. 166
Blake Hamilton
314-773-9090, ext. 173
Saad Hussein
314-773-9090, ext. 183
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