The East Side of St. Paul is a diverse community of many different backgrounds, stories, and cultures. With diversity comes strength for a growing community. However, opportunities for residents on the East Side can vary depending on economic status, English language fluency, and personal networks. These factors often point to disparities that hinder some residents from achieving prosperity and fulfillment in employment and overall, in life.

In response, the East Side Employment xChange has been working to address disparities in employment. The xChange brings fourteen partner organizations and their combined resources to collaboratively engage employers and community organizations in creating more equitable and more numerous employment opportunities for residents of the East Side of Saint Paul. The xChange is collectively changing workforce practices and advocating for improved policies that will raise the prosperity of the East Side while celebrating its rich diversity.