RESOURCES
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Acclimate
Acclimate helps solve one of the greatest challenges facing employers today: talent acquisition.
614 N Skinker
St. Louis, MO 63130
Africa Chamber of Commerce
The African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis (ACCSTL) is a St. Louis-based not-for-profit corporation founded in 2017 to develop African Professionals and business owners in the St. Louis area. The ACCSTL was founded by economic and community development professionals who saw the opportunity to grow the St. Louis business environment through relationships and investment in the African immigrant community. Through networking, advocacy, and educational initiatives, we strive to create a thriving ecosystem that supports the growth and success of African-owned enterprises.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 2011, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St. Louis serves corporate professionals and business owners from East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian communities in the Greater St. Louis region as well as those who conduct business in Asia
aaccstl.org
Arch Grants
Arch Grants disrupted the status quo of economic development in 2012 with a mission to transform the economy – in St. Louis and throughout the world – by attracting and retaining extraordinary entrepreneurs.
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Brainfuse JobNow
Online tutoring, and so much more. Brainfuse mission is to connect people who want to learn with experts who love to teach. For over two decades, we have pursued that singular goal. In the process, we have become one of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers.
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Dining at St. Louis
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Greater St. Louis
Greater St. Louis, Inc. brings together businesses and civic leaders to create jobs, expand inclusive economic growth and improve St. Louis' global competitiveness. We are dedicated to St. Louis' growth and prosperity as a global metropolitan region that expands economic opportunity for all. We speak with a unified voice, lead with a bold agenda and act as one metropolitan region anchored by a vibrant urban core.
One Metropolitan Square,
211 N Broadway Suite 2200,
St. Louis, MO 63102
Guide to International Markets in St. Louis
from bustling Asian markets in West County to Bosnian Grocers in Bevo, the metro area offers an array of options
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis
Improves business opportunities for Hispanic & Latino firms and professionals thereby improving the economic development of the St. Louis region.
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International Institute
Connect, Engage & Build
The International Institute of St. Louis is our community’s immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally-acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with first-touch services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.
3401 Arsenal St.,
St. Louis, MO 63118
Immigrant Career Path
Career advancement for International Professionals (CAIP). CAIP is a four-week/16 hour soft-skills training program for international professionals featuring:
Resume Writing
Interviews & Professional Communication
Job Search Tactics & Social Media
Recertification & Credentialing
Practical Application & Role-Playing
Immigrant Services Provider Network
The Immigrant Service Providers Network increases collaboration by convening organizations and community members to educate and facilitate responsive collective impact in the St. Louis region.
Immigrant Professional Women's Network in STL
This group was created for immigrant professional women by four foreign born women professionals (Nalini Mahadevan, Ekin Pellegrini, Min Jung Kim, Susan Gobbo). The mission of this network is to connect, educate and elevate immigrant professional women to integrate and thrive in the St. Louis region.
LinkedIn profile
Imprint Coalition
The IMPRINT Coalition supports policies and programs that ensure equitable access to opportunity for immigrants and those who have experienced forced migration
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Landlord-tenant Law
Basic guide on Missouri’s landlord-tenant law and the rental process.
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Niche
With in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, over 140 million reviews and ratings, and powerful search and data tools, Niche helps millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them.
New to the Lou: St. Louis Newcomer’s Group
The go-to resource for all things St. Louis. Whether new to the area or a local neighbor… if you’re looking for opportunities to connect, network, and have fun, you have come to the right place! From recommendations for where to shop, eat local brunch, the need for a good painter, or pediatric dentist, all are welcome and keep up with happenings around town.
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Parkway School District - ESL (Free)
We offer free Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency Test Prep classes as well as English as a Second Language and Citizenship classes. During the 2023 fiscal year, the Parkway-Rockwood AEL Program served 1000 adult students, over half of whom were ESL adults. We offer classes in the following school districts: Parkway, Rockwood, Pattonville, Clayton, Ladue, Brentwood, Hazelwood and Maplewood-Richmond Heights. Students do not have to be residents of any of these districts in order to enroll in our classes.
Community Learning Center
13157 N. Olive Spur Road
St Louis, MO 63141
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Rung for women
Rung empowers women to grow and achieve sustained independence through co-located and coordinated educational, professional, and economic resources.
2717 Sidney Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63104
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St. Louis Mosaic Project
The St. Louis Mosaic Project is a regional initiative within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the World Trade Center St. Louis. St. Louis aims to be a cultural mosaic because this community believes that immigrants invigorate our region.
120 S. Central, Suite 200
St. Louis, Missouri, USA 63105
St. Louis Portal for Newcomers
Our mission is to easier the acculturation of people moving into St. Louis by providing relevant information for people from abroad moving into St. Louis.
St. Louis Violence - Statistic may be misleading
St. Charles Community College Non-Credit ESL classes (Free)
Our ESL classes help non-native speakers improve their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. Focusing on conversational skills as well as workplace literacy, we also offer specialty classes in TOEFL, citizenship, American culture, pronunciation, and healthcare. Beginners and advanced students will find classes to suit their needs.
STL International Spouses/Expat Women Group
Our mission is to welcome, embrace, ease the adaptation process and promote the integration of international spouses and international professional women into the local community.
St. Louis Immigrant Resources Ecosystem
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation believes in a hands-on approach when making a difference in the St. Louis community. Whether it be founding an organization to help immigrant families receive medical care or funding an educational initiative that enables under-served students to reach their full potential, we stay committed and invested in the success of these projects that we know will change our community for the better. The Foundation believes strongly in the power of collaboration and looks for ways to connect organizations and individuals in innovative ways.
St. Louis Public Library - ELL Virtual (Free)
Is English your second language? Practice your English conversations skills, learn new expressions and improve your pronunciation.
St. Louis Community College ESL Program (Paid)
The ESL program is intended for both graduates of American high school and foreign institutions. The course sequence in the ESL program will help students reach a level of English language proficiency appropriate for college-level work.
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Taste of Belonging: Collection of Recipes & Ways to strengthen Community Across Differences
Welcoming America created this cookbook as a tool for meaningful connection across differences. We paired recipes from diverse cultures with activities that connect people around a shared table and get them working together on a common goal.
The Balsa Foundation
The BALSA Foundation’s mission is to promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region by empowering first-time entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.
Toolkit: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs
This toolkit is designed to help local economic and workforce development leaders support immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs through case-tested, rapidly deployable programs and strategies.
Table Wisdom
Table Wisdom is a social enterprise that brings mature adults and foreign-born students together for professional mentoring and conversational English-speaking sessions.
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World Education Services
WES is the leading credential evaluation services provider in North America. WES provides you with verified report that is both accepted and respected by licensing boards, academic institutions, and employers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Your future starts here.
Welcome to the U.S.A. _ You’re Hired
Foreign-born job seekers – whether they be international students, relocated persons, immigrants, or refugees – will find their American dream job faster and more confidently after reading this book.