Announcing our new CEO
Ruth Lee Named Chief Executive Officer of Connections to Success Lee follows founders Kathy and Brad Lambert to lead the 23 year old nonprofit December 10, 2020 (St. Louis, MO) –– Connections to Success is pleased to announce the appointment ...
Wheels for Success: Tom’s Story
When Tom completed Personal and Professional Development Training with us last year, one of his goals was to obtain his driver’s license. Without a license, his job opportunities were limited to those within walking distance from his home. Tom invested ...
Interview ready: Offering virtual suitings during the pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we took our services online to continue helping people build career skills and gain employment. We started hosting our Personal and Professional Development Trainings (PPD) over Zoom and launched virtual suiting services with the help ...
Building Connections Virtually – Meet Marc
Learn about our work as you get to know members of our team! Each team member plays an important part in our overall mission, helping families realize their dreams and achieve economic independence. Creating Connections During COVID-19 Marc joined our ...
Alumni Cheyenne wins “Pursuit Beyond the Suit” Scholarship
Cheyenne participated in one of our first Personal and Professional Development Trainings in Central Missouri and just started her freshman year at Columbia College. She’s pursuing an associates degree in human services and recently won a “Pursuit Beyond the Suit” ...
Alumni Simone pursues her dream career as a soul food chef
Simone connected with our team after a hard period of unsuccessful job searching in early 2019. She had recently been released from incarceration and was struggling to find employment. “One day I was going to see my probation officer, and ...
Child Support Awareness Month – MO Resources
Last week as part of National Child Support Awareness Month, we talked about the impact child support plays in the lives of the families we work with at Connections to Success. This week we’re highlighting a few key resources for ...
Child Support Awareness Month – August 2020
At Connections to Success we work alongside families, equipping parents with the career tools and support needed to not only transform their own lives, but the lives of their children. This August, in observance of National Child Support Awareness Month, ...
Volunteering with purpose and passion – Meet Charlotte
Charlotte Slankard learned about Connections to Success through a neighborhood yard sale. Neighbors shared that they planned to donate remaining professional clothing to our Dress for Success Midwest boutique, which provides free business attire for job seekers. Charlotte thought it ...
Alumni Sean wins business grant through entrepreneurship competition
Sean is a self-starter and entrepreneur who completed Personal and Professional Development Training with us in Kansas City this January. This summer he won a business grant through Determination, Inc. as part of their Rise Up, Get Started entrepreneurship competition. ...