Podcasts about employment connection

The second part of our interview with Sal Martinez. Enjoy

Sal Martinez is chief executive officer of Employment Connection (https://www.employmentstl.org/) in St. Louis. In today's interview, Sal discusses his journey to become a community leader, as well as what he understands to be the challenges and opportunities for growth in St. Louis.

Sal Martinez is a legend in the world of St. Louis Community Development.Sal is the Executive Director of Employment Connection, founder of the North Newstead Association, and former leader of the St. Louis Housing Authority. Sal joins the Speak Up St. Louis podcast to discuss his roots as a political organizer in the 1990s, his development work in North St. Louis, how to stop the violence in St. Louis, and what it means to be a dedicated servant of the community.Thanks and enjoy the show!

Jade Harrell w/ Brenda Mahr, Chief Executive Officer, Employment Connection. Helping people become self-sufficent with work. Employment Connection breaks down barriers to self-sufficiency for individuals with limited opportunities including the homeless, ex-offenders, U.S. veterans, high school dropouts, women on welfare, and at-risk youth. Offering more than just a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower clients to change their circumstances and become employed. Today Employment Connection assists nearly 2,000 individuals who have barriers to employment every year. Mission: "Assisting individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency." Vision: To be the premier placement, retention, career development and advancement program for persons with barriers to employment, empowering them to take charge of their lives and fulfill the needs of the Saint Louis Regional business community. Our Clients Include: Homeless Veterans Ex-Offenders TANF and Food Stamp Recipients High School Dropouts Legal Immigrants Adjudicated Youth Non-Custodial Fathers Adults with Literacy Deficiencies Women on Welfare Employment Connection 2838 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314)333.JOBS [5627]

Jade Harrell w/ Brenda Mahr, Chief Executive Officer, Employment Connection. Helping people become self-sufficent with work. Employment Connection breaks down barriers to self-sufficiency for individuals with limited opportunities including the homeless, ex-offenders, U.S. veterans, high school dropouts, women on welfare, and at-risk youth. Offering more than just a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower clients to change their circumstances and become employed. Today Employment Connection assists nearly 2,000 individuals who have barriers to employment every year. Mission: "Assisting individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency." Vision: To be the premier placement, retention, career development and advancement program for persons with barriers to employment, empowering them to take charge of their lives and fulfill the needs of the Saint Louis Regional business community. Our Clients Include: Homeless Veterans Ex-Offenders TANF and Food Stamp Recipients High School Dropouts Legal Immigrants Adjudicated Youth Non-Custodial Fathers Adults with Literacy Deficiencies Women on Welfare Employment Connection 2838 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314)333.JOBS [5627]

Globalization is no longer a vague concept on the horizon. It's here. As St. Louis copes with the global market, its effect on racial equity is the topic of a discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Central Library, Downtown, at 13th and Olive streets. John Robertson of Employment Connection and John Posey of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments discuss the effects of globalization on racial disparity in St. Louis. 

Bethany shares the love with Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection to talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. The Regional Health Commission’s Decade Review of Health Status Report shows that heart disease mortality has fallen by 29% across the region but that despite this positive trend about a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Listen-in to hear Dr. Brown’s tips for staying healthy and above the statistics: •Know your numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.) and family history •Walk when and where you can •Stop eating so much salt (it only takes 21 days of eating less salt until you won’t miss it anymore!) Brenda joins Bethany and Dr. Brown to remind us that people aren’t statistics. Listen to Brenda’s own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and her reminder to the listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy. Thank you for joining us for another episode of Alive and Well STL! Talk to your family and Doctor TODAY about your family history and current health status and stay alive and well!

About a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection, talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. Brenda shares her own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and reminds listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy.

About a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection, talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. Brenda shares her own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and reminds listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy.

About a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection, talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. Brenda shares her own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and reminds listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy.

Bethany shares the love with Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection to talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. The Regional Health Commission's Decade Review of Health Status Report shows that heart disease mortality has fallen by 29% across the region but that despite this positive trend about a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Listen-in to hear Dr. Brown's tips for staying healthy and above the statistics: •Know your numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.) and family history •Walk when and where you can •Stop eating so much salt (it only takes 21 days of eating less salt until you won't miss it anymore!) Brenda joins Bethany and Dr. Brown to remind us that people aren't statistics. Listen to Brenda's own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and her reminder to the listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy. Thank you for joining us for another episode of Alive and Well STL! Talk to your family and Doctor TODAY about your family history and current health status and stay alive and well!

About a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection, talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. Brenda shares her own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and reminds listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy.