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

Giving Tuesday

March 23, 2024
NSEC needs your help to provide transportation support to unemployed youth and adults in St. Louis. Our goal is to raise up to $500 for…

🔥 Shoes for Good Collection Drive

March 23, 2024
Shoe donations will also support micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce what goes into landfills St. Louis MO, September 28, 2023: Near Southside Employment Coalition-NSEC is conducting a shoe drive until…