KANSASWORKS

TOMORROW: State of Kansas agencies will converge at the Kansas Capitol in Topeka for an in-person career fair. Drop by between 10 and 2PM and let our recruiters show you why it's great to work for the State!

Our Mobile Workforce Center will be out and about this week, making stops at 3 big hiring events!

Regional Career Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10-4
427 Lincoln Ave, Wamego

Hilmar Job Fair
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 3-7
United Wireless Arena, Dodge City

Workforce Center Job Fair
Thursday, Aug. 29, 9-12
2920 Haskell Ave, Suite 200, Lawrence

Drop by to utilize services like resume review and job application assistance without having to travel to a brick-and-mortar Workforce Center!

Save the date! Our next Office of Registered Apprenticeship Dinner Bell Call webinar is right around the corner. Tune in to this free monthly event for the most up-to-date information on Kansas' apprenticeship network. Free registration at bit.ly/KSRADBC

Our 2024 Workforce Innovation Conference is coming up quick! Visit bit.ly/KS2024WIC-2 today to view this year's agenda and register to attend.

Our 2024 Workforce Innovation Conference will be here before you know it! This 2-day event includes a number of presentations and workshops aimed at enhancing and improving workforce solutions in the state of Kansas.

Kansas City-area followers - we're closing out the month of August with another 6 hiring events at our Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Workforce Centers. Drop in next week to visit with recruiters from Express, Fastenal, Goodwill, On Demand and USPS!

And don't forget to follow Workforce Partnership Kansas City Metro on Facebook so you never miss a local update.

Join us next Tuesday, August 27th at the Kansas Capitol! We'll have booths representing a large variety of State of Kansas agencies, all looking for their next great new hire. Bring a smile and copies of your resume and that next great new hire could be you!

Deadline EXTENDED to August 30! The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship wants to support your earn and learn apprenticeship training with this grant opportunity. We are now accepting applications through August 30, 2024! Info here: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/workforce/kansasregisteredapprenticeship/registered-apprenticeship-guidelines-application/

We're only a week away from our Regional Career Fair in Wamego! This free event will feature recruiters from over a dozen area businesses. Workforce Center staff will also be on-site to help with things like polishing your resume and filling out job applications. We hope to see you there!

Way to go Ian! We are proud of the hard work you are putting in and cannot wait to celebrate your graduation from the program.

Amber Wave has been operating a Registered Apprenticeship Program through the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship for several years now. Amber Wave is not only a premier supplier of high quality wheat protein, but a premier supplier of registered apprenticeship opportunities in Western Kansas!

📝🛠️As we gear up for a new school year, we're shining a spotlight on our first class of apprentices, who are entering their final semester at Fort Hays Tech North Central! 🎓 First up is Ian Sparks, who has found the program greatly beneficial.👷‍♂️ Apprenticeships can be a fantastic way for young adults to fast-track their careers and learn trade skills. ⚙️🧰 We're proud to support their journey and look forward to seeing their continued growth.

TODAY'S THE DAY! If you're in the market for a new career, look no further than our Virtual Statewide Job Fair! Log in anytime between now and 5PM to visit with recruiters from a variety of industries and businesses all across our great state. Your next job could be just a click away!

Free registration at bit.ly/KSAUG2024JOBFAIR

Note: Premier Virtual is mobile-friendly, but we recommend using a PC to access the event.

Mark your calendars for Together Franklin County on Aug. 27! Explore community resources and connect with potential employers. A big thanks to our sponsors Aetna Better Health of Kansas, the Immunize Kansas Coalition, First Baptist Church, Franklin County, KS - Government Public Health and KANSASWORKS - Workforce Center Northeast for helping us put on this event.

A "social media check" has become common practice for employers when vetting potential job candidates. So how well does your online presence represent you?

Junction City-area followers - our 12th annual Patriot Day Career Fair is less than a month away! Job seekers do not need to register - just show up with copies of your resume and a smile. Employers interested in participating should visit junctioncitychamber.org/patriot-day-career-fair.html for more information.

On August 8th, American Implement celebrated the beginning of their Full Throttle apprenticeship program with an action-packed day of mentorship, team-building, safety, goal-setting, and support services for academic success. 16 apprentices participated in the event, with 9 new apprentices beginning this fall who signed their contracts and received their brand-new toolboxes to start their technician journey.

Kansas City-area followers - next week brings with it another 5 hiring events at our Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Workforce Centers! Which one(s) will you take advantage of?

And don't forget to follow Workforce Partnership Kansas City Metro on Facebook so you never miss a local update!

We're less than a week away from our next Virtual Statewide Job Fair! Log in from your preferred web browser to view a variety of digital booths representing hundreds of job openings across the state. Register ahead of time at bit.ly/KSAUG2024JOBFAIR

Note: Premier Virtual is mobile-friendly, but we recommend using a PC to access the event.

Showcase your creative prowess with a digital gallery! Free sites like Canva, Squarespace and Wix offer the ability to quickly craft a professional-looking portfolio, which could be just the extra flare you need to snag your dream job!

Join us Tuesday, August 27th at the Kansas Capitol! We'll have booths representing a large variety of State of Kansas agencies, all looking for their next great new hire. Bring a smile and copies of your resume and that next great new hire could be you!

Shopping for a new career in the Northeast Kansas area? Drop by our Regional Career Fair Wednesday, August 28th, in Wamego! This free event will feature recruiters from over a dozen area businesses. We'll also have Workforce Center staff on-site to assist with things like cleaning up your resume and filling out job applications. Don't miss this great opportunity to get your employment ball rolling!

TODAY'S THE DAY! This morning from 10 to 11, join our free Office of Registered Apprenticeship Dinner Bell Call webinar, where we'll be talking all things apprenticeship in Kansas. Save your seat now at bit.ly/KSRADBC

Panasonic is building a $4B electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto, KS! They'll be looking to fill many positions in the coming months and have already begun posting listings on their site. Visit bit.ly/workatpanasonic now to check out all the new job opportunities Panasonic is bringing to town.

Just wrapped up an interview? Set yourself apart from other applicants with a personalized thank you card or e-mail! It's a sincere way to end on a positive note, by expressing your appreciation for the hiring manager's time and consideration.

By providing employees with the resources they need to remain in the workforce, RETAINWORKS also reduces costs to your company that can result from loss of productivity, long-term absence and turnover. For more information about the RETAINWORKS program, please call us at 785-207-3907 or e-mail [email protected] today!

Collecting disability but interested in returning to work? Ticket to Work might be for you! Visit bit.ly/KSTicketToWork today to learn more about the program and submit a request to have an Employment Service Provider contact you.

Kansas City-area job seekers - check out all the different hiring events we're hosting next week at our Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Workforce Centers! Which one is calling your name? 👀

And don't forget to follow Workforce Partnership Kansas City Metro on Facebook so you never miss a local update.

Our 2024 Workforce Innovation Conference will be here before you know it! This 2-day event includes a number of presentations and workshops aimed at enhancing and improving workforce solutions in the state of Kansas.

A 4-year college degree is not the only path to success! Introduce your kiddos to a wide variety of less-traditional career choices via this stellar series of videos from HirePaths. Each episode sees a local child visiting a local business to learn more about alternative avenues to employment after high school. Check out hirepaths.com/cool-careers-videos today!

Wichita-area followers - we've got the Wichita Police Department on-site at our Wichita Workforce Center today, but don't worry - nobody's in trouble! They're just here searching for qualified applicants to join their ranks (at close to $30/hour, we should add!)

WPD Recruiting is at KANSASWORKS at 2021 N Amidon today from 9am- 1pm at a job fair! Come by, say hi, and learn about your future career with the Wichita Police Department!!

In need of some hands-on help? We've got you covered! Find your nearest Workforce Center today at kansasworks.com/contact