Workforce training · St. Louis

Training St. Louis for the future of construction

MBS trains St. Louis residents for careers in panelized construction and advanced CNC manufacturing, with Ranken Technical College and SLATE, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment.

These are careers. Every full-time MBS role comes with a living wage, full health benefits, paid sick leave, paid vacation and maternity leave.

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The wall panel line on the floor of the MBS plant in North St. Louis, where trainees learn advanced manufacturing

Why it matters now

The trades need people. The factory opens the door.

The construction industry must attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. About one in five construction workers is nearing retirement, and too few young people are entering the trades. Offsite construction made up only about 3% of single-family homes completed in 2024, so the room to grow is enormous.

Our panelized system moves most of the build indoors, into a 40,000 ft² CNC plant in North St. Louis. That creates a new kind of construction job: cleaner, safer, year-round and tech-forward. It also opens the door to workers who were never offered a way in before.

349,000

Net new construction workers needed in 2026 (Associated Builders and Contractors)

40,000 ft²

Indoor CNC manufacturing plant in North St. Louis

Year-round

Factory work, out of the weather

Our partnership with Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College, founded in 1907, is one of the largest and oldest technical colleges in the St. Louis region. Through our partnership, Ranken students gain hands-on experience with MBS technology and processes on real panelized construction and advanced manufacturing work, not just in a classroom. It builds the skills the modern construction industry needs and creates a direct pipeline into MBS careers.

We have also worked alongside Ranken Community Development Corporation, Ranken's nonprofit development arm founded in 1994 to pair student trade training with affordable single-family housing in North St. Louis.

Our partnership with SLATE

MBS is a proud partner of SLATE, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, as a workforce training provider. SLATE is the City of St. Louis workforce agency and American Job Center. It connects residents to job training, career services and employment at no cost, and helps employers recruit and train skilled workers.

SLATE has served St. Louis for 50 years, with construction and the skilled trades at the core of its work. Together we connect more St. Louis residents to careers in offsite construction and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on North St. Louis.

Careers

Roles on the factory floor and in the field

Panelized and offsite construction careers go well beyond the traditional job site.

Factory and manufacturing

CNC machine operation and advanced manufacturing
Panelized production and assembly
Quality control and inspection
Production scheduling and workflow

Design and technical

CAD and BIM drafting
Architectural and manufacturing drawings
Project management and estimating

Field and installation

Panel setting and on-site assembly
Transportation and logistics
Site coordination and safety

Every role comes with the pay and benefits that support a family: a living wage, full health coverage, paid leave and room to grow.

Building equity in North St. Louis

Hire local. Train local. Build local.

MBS is headquartered at 921 N 20th Street in North St. Louis. That location is a choice. Our mission runs on three pillars, social, environmental and educational, and workforce training delivers on all three.

We are committed to bringing equity back to North St. Louis, supporting marginalized communities and helping the region recover from the May 16, 2025 tornado that cut across North City. Hiring and training locally keeps opportunity in the neighborhood.

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Want to train for a career in construction or manufacturing, or lead an organization ready to build the workforce with us? We want to hear from you.

Workforce training FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is panelized offsite construction?

Panelized offsite construction builds wall and floor panels in a factory, then ships them flat-packed to the job site for assembly. Panels leave the factory at the level each project needs, from framing only to closed panels with windows, doors, insulation and sheathing installed. The method delivers a 50% quicker construction schedule, with up to 90% less waste than traditional construction.

What training does MBS offer for construction careers in St. Louis?

MBS builds its skilled workforce through partnerships with Ranken Technical College and SLATE, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment. Training focuses on panelized construction, CNC manufacturing and offsite assembly, with hands-on experience in our North St. Louis plant.

Who is SLATE and how does MBS work with them?

SLATE, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, is the City of St. Louis workforce agency and American Job Center. It connects residents to no-cost job training and career services and helps employers build a skilled workforce. MBS partners with SLATE as a workforce training provider to connect St. Louis residents to careers in offsite construction.

What jobs are available in panelized and offsite construction?

Careers include CNC machine operators, panel assemblers, quality control technicians, CAD and BIM designers, project managers, estimators and installation crews. Roles span the factory floor and the field.

Where is MBS located?

MBS is headquartered at 921 N 20th Street, St. Louis, MO 63106, in a 40,000 ft² CNC manufacturing plant in North St. Louis.

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Tours run Monday to Friday at 921 N 20th Street. Bring your students, your board or your crew.

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