The 2023 State of the St. Louis Workforce report focuses on the comprehensive overview of the regional economic and workforce trends. It adds a highlight on an individual sector each year to track trends in a specific industry that is key to the region, and therefore key to St. Louis Community College’s education and training efforts. This report includes a spotlight on advanced manufacturing, a pillar of our region and gateway to future economic growth and jobs. The St. Louis area holds 42% of Missouri’s jobs in advanced manufacturing.