Our Vision
The MET Center is a strategic partnership created to stimulate the economic self-sufficiency of individuals living in low to moderate income communities of the St. Louis region. The Center seeks to accomplish this mission by delivering focused, comprehensive, and accessible job training, placement, assessment, career development services and transportation services. We serve the underemployed, unemployed, and displaced workers, leading to sustainable work and a competitive regional economy. The MET Center is a member of the Working Families Success Network (WFSN).
Open Enrollment
Explore your options
Get career evaluation and advising to determine the best career path for you. Take the academic and work readiness skills assessment and receive information to develop an individual training plan. Learn about the programs available.
Career Training
Learn a new trade.
Work readiness, job search, basic skills enhancement and job-specific training tailored to match employer requirements. MET courses are offered by training professionals whose knowledge and experience drive quality training.
Placement and Retention
Time to go to work.
Through the Missouri Career Center, placement assistance is the next stop on your road to success. Receive job placement assistance and guidance as well as job retention and graduate follow-up services
Job Training Centers for Youth Opening in St. Louis County-STL KMOV News/ Channel 4-Press Release-February 2016
St. Louis County Executive Opens Career Centers-St. Louis County Government Website-Press Release- February 2016
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Update: Two pilot programs launched to help families across the U.S. increase workforce mobility and achieve economic security-W.K. Foundation News and Media Article September 2015
Gov. Nixon announces $5 million jobs grant for St. Louis City, County Residents-STL FOX 2 Now News/ Press Release
STL City and County receive Promise Zone designation-STL KSDK News/ Channel 5 Press Release
HUD Secretary to announce Economic Opportunity Program--STL KMOV News/ Channel 4 Press Release
Missouri receives$5M grant to help young adults find new jobs--United States Department of Labor News Release
Nixon announces $5 million grant to connect north St. Louisans with jobs--- -St. Louis Business Journal News Article