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St. Louis Unemployment Center Reopens to Provide Service for Unemployed Missourians ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire), March 1, 2009 - Responding to a 25-year high in Missouri's unemployment, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Lawrence Rebman today reopened the St. Louis Regional Claims Center (STLRCC). The Claims Center will allow the state's Division of Employment Services (DES) to more efficiently provide resources that assist Missourians in rejoining the workforce. "With 219,000 Missourians out of a job, it is critical that we respond in ways that help people get back to work," said Gov. Jay Nixon. "The reopening of the St. Louis Regional Claims Center will help unemployed Missourians get access to the resources and information they need in the most efficient way possible." The reopening follows the last week's agreement between Missouri and the U.S. Department of Labor that will provide federal funding for an additional $25 in weekly benefits to unemployed workers. "There is a great demand for employment services," said Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Lawrence Rebman. "People are suffering and we care. The reopening of this office was necessary and will streamline the delivery of benefits to those who need them." In addition to St. Louis, the DES operates Claims Centers in Jefferson City, Kansas City, and Springfield. Staff hired to assist in the STLRCC are experienced workers who will decide a backlog of contested claims cases. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations also has established a partnership with the Department of Economic Development's (DED) Division of Workforce Development. DED's assistance will help alleviate an overwhelming number of Help Line calls and result in more contested claims being processed. To find out more about the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, please visit the Internet site www.dolir.mo.gov. Labor Dept to Assist Missouri Auto Industry Workers ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire), March 1, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $2,199,132 grant to assist approximately 574 workers affected by layoffs from automotive industry suppliers across Missouri and in nearby Kansas. Awarded to the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, the grant will provide affected workers with full access to dislocated worker services. Workers eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) will have use of services that are not available through the TAA program. These services include skills assessment, counseling, case management and job search assistance. Between January and September 2008, workers were notified of pending dislocations at the following companies: Dakkota Integrated Systems in St. Louis, Mo.; Dura Automotive Systems' Moberly Plant in Moberly, Mo., and its North Plant Hannibal in Hannibal, Mo.; Findlay Industries Inc. in Chesterfield, Mo.; Lear Corp. in Bridgeton and Liberty, Mo.; Logistics Services Inc. in Fenton, Mo.; Mahle Engine Components in Manchester, Mo.; Permacel Automotive in St. Louis, Mo.; Progressive Molded Products in St. Joseph, Mo.; TRW Automotive in Fenton, Mo.; Visteon in Concordia, Mo.; and Superior Industries International Inc. in Pittsburgh, Kan. UMSL Teacher Job Fair ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com) - The University of Missouri-St. Louis will hold a Teacher Job Fair, Friday, March 13, 2009, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Mark Twain Building. This is your opportunity to meet and interview with many school districts in one location! Pre-registration is only available for current UMSL students and UMSL alumni - you must present your admission ticket at the door. Pre-registration deadline is Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Admission for UMSL students/alumni who do not pre-register is $5.00 at the door and for non-UMSL job seekers is $10.00 at the door. For more information, visit UMSL Career Services, 278 Millennium Student Center, 314-516-5111. Continued Next Column    Advertisements Six Flags St. Louis Job Fair ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com) - Six Flags St. Louis will be hosting job fairs on the following Saturdays during the 2009 season from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: March 7 March 14 March 21 Students, moms, dads, seniors, and people of all cultures and genders are encouraged to apply. Representatives will be available from each department to conduct interviews. Applicants must complete the online application (www.sixflags.com) in order to participate in the job fair event. The job fair will be located at Six Flags St. Louis, 4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025 in the Human Resources Building. 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