Our Story

In 1983, a group of churches from varying denominations, along with several social service agencies, got together to address an underlying problem facing many individuals and families in St. Louis’ south city: unemployment. The groups held the ideal that employment is more than a way of making ends meet. Employment…

What We Do For You

Employment Services

Employment Services

We offer various services to individuals and various jobs provided by many employers. Services Offered to individuals by NSEC Basic skills…

Employer Services

Employer Services

Services Offered to Employers Access to a pool of over 2,000 prospects Prospects matched to employer specifications Same-day response in…

Our Volunteers

Our Volunteers

Near Southside Employment Coalition utilizes volunteers for a variety of tasks, and employers have the opportunity to engage. If you…

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News and Articles

Vote at MyGivingCircle.org

February 24, 2026
Another Way to Donate Today to NSEC! Visit https://mygivingcircle.org/near-southside.../donate You can donate to Support the Near Southside Employment Coalition (NSEC) VOTE for NSEC today!

Working to Reduce Barriers to Employment!

February 13, 2026
Help Support NSEC! Our mission is to equip job seekers with quality training, connection to resources and access to opportunities necessary to obtain employment leading…

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February 6, 2026
❤️ Serving Our Community ❤️ Donate by Clicking Here Services Offered to Individuals by NSEC include: ❤️Basic skills assessment ❤️Job readiness education and training ❤️Career…