Our Partners

Built together with the region.

The College & Tech Tour is powered by a coalition of civic, economic development and community organizations working to make St. Louis a more connected, inclusive and future-ready region.

01 · Regional Employer & Civic Convener
Regional Business Council
RBC

The Regional Business Council brings together the CEOs of the region's leading mid-sized companies to strengthen the St. Louis economy, workforce and community. RBC helps connect the College & Tech Tour to the employers shaping tomorrow's opportunities.

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02 · Host & Convening Coalition
ConnectSTL
ConnectSTL

ConnectSTL is the regional coalition connecting education, workforce, employers, nonprofits and community partners around digital equity, technology access and youth opportunity. ConnectSTL hosts the College & Tech Tour and its year-round convenings.

03 · Economic Development & Digital Equity Lead
St. Louis Development Corporation
SLDC

SLDC is the City of St. Louis' economic development agency, driving inclusive growth, entrepreneurship and digital equity across neighborhoods. SLDC's Digital Equity team convenes the coalition and anchors regional strategy for digital inclusion.

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04 · Digital Literacy & Career-Readiness Program
ConnectSTL Future Ready Academy
Future Ready Academy

A free digital literacy and career-readiness program in St. Louis powered by Sejal Learning Systems, a platform by CEdge Inc. The Academy takes local residents from basic computer usage to job-ready technical skills and awards verifiable OpenBadge 3.0 digital credentials upon completion.

05 · Workforce Development Partner
WorkNet
WorkNet

WorkNet connects employers, job seekers and community partners across the St. Louis region with workforce training, career navigation and talent pipeline support. WorkNet helps College & Tech Tour participants and their families take the next step toward employment and economic mobility.

Each partner on this page is committed to expanding access to technology, careers and economic opportunity for the people and communities they serve.