ST. LOUIS — To help displaced workers find jobs after the sudden closure of Northview Village Nursing, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) will hold hiring fairs Dec. 22 and Dec. 27.

The hiring fairs will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at 1520 Market Street in the first floor conference room. Visitors are recommended to park in the Kiel Center Garage, according to a press release.

"We are heartbroken around the abrupt closing of Northview Village Nursing Home because it has been a cornerstone in our community for many years,” said Fredrecka McGlown, SLATE Executive Director. 

“We are even more devastated for the residents and workers to be without jobs and residence right before the holiday season; however, as the employment and training entity for the city of St. Louis, SLATE stands ready to connect those dislocated workers to employment opportunities to ensure they can continue to provide for themselves and their families beyond this unfortunate incident." 

Employers participating in these fairs include A.O.S., Avalon Gardens, BJC, City of St. Louis Department Of Health, City of St. Louis Department Of Personnel, DelHaven, SLPS, Smiley Manor, UCity Forest Manor, Union Manor, and with additional invites extended to other prospective employers, according to the press release.

SLATE additionally offers comprehensive support through job search workshops, assessments and training opportunities. The SLATE Missouri Job Center is located at 1520 Market Street on the third floor in room 3050. Hours of operation Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.