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Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination. The Catalog offers your business an opportunity to explore hundreds of workforce resources in the Kansas City region to help with talent attraction and retention.
Overland Park is home to many 2 and 4 year colleges and universities that offer a variety of degree programs to meet your talent needs
Resources to help your business go from military friendly to military ready and start to tap into Veteran talent
Individuals with Intellectual and developmental disability offer a strong talent pool that can help your business fill gaps in your workforce.
From entry level to internal skill development, apprenticeships offer opportunities to formalize training programs and increase applicants and training opportunities
The State of Kansas offers several workforce development resources to assist businesses in their workforce development efforts.
Overland Park is home to 4 award winning school districts each providing CTE programming and career building skills your business can partner with.
Second Chance Hiring
More than 17 million individuals across the country have a criminal record and struggle to find employment post-incarceration. Browse resources to help tap into this talent pool.
Organizations across the metro help provide resources to help your company develop strong culture and wellness programs.
From foundations to civic organizations, several resources exist in the region to help with workforce development – from data and reports to workforce tools and programs
Executive search firms can help your business find talent and ease your job search.
Kansas City has great resources for career coaching and navigation. Explore resources for career development and growth.
College Prep
College preparation organizations support and provide resources to those interested in continuing their education.
Kansas City is home to incredible early learning resources, from childcare providers to early educational programs and camps.
These organizations provide care and support to the those experiencing housing insecurity, food insecurity, and homelessness.
Kansas City is home to over 135,000 immigrants and refugees. These resources provide them with education, legal, and job support.
There are several programs and organizations that provide accessible job training/support and professional development opportunities.
Leadership Development/Consulting
Kansas City boasts a robust ecosystem of leadership development and consulting firms that help organizations transform their strategic capabilities.
Skilled Trades
Organizations dedicated to workforce development and career training specifically in skilled trades.
A diverse range of technical training programs designed to prepare individuals for high-demand skilled trades and careers.
Youth job training and development resources designed to support young people ages 14-24 in building professional skills and career pathways.
Comprehensive work-based learning (WBL) programs for high school students, providing valuable career exposure and skill development opportunities.
There are several workforce development boards working to support employment and skills training in the region.
Teacher Prep
Organizations dedicated to teacher preparation and development.
Career and job search organizations/programs to support employment seekers and employers.