Health & Human Development Committee May 28, 2026

The City of St. Louis Health & Human Development Committee held a meeting on May 28, 2026, featuring a presentation by Connie Johnson, director of Slate, the city's workforce development agency. The presentation detailed Slate's federally funded programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including youth employment initiatives, adult education, and apprenticeship programs. The committee discussed ongoing efforts to support dislocated workers, veterans, and youth through training, career counseling, and job placement services. Notably, Slate is developing a CDL apprenticeship program in partnership with city personnel and emphasizing technology and AI training aligned with federal priorities. The committee also addressed challenges related to federal funding cuts to social service programs and the need for increased local financial support to sustain workforce services. A job fair scheduled for June 5th was announced to help fill city utility worker vacancies. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during the meeting.