Support from donors helps #GreatJobsKC provide Scholars like Esmeralda the tools they need to achieve success. Donate now and help us continue to support our Scholars as they accomplish their goals: https://lnkd.in/gAX3bzUZ #Scholarships #JobTraining
Great Jobs KC
Non-profit Organizations
Kansas City, MO 2,611 followers
A chance to learn. The power to earn.
About us
KC Scholars and Great Jobs KC (www.greatjobskc.org) is a 501(c)(3) college scholarship and tuition-free job training program. Its goal is to support persistence and increase the college completion rate for low- and modest-income students across the six-county, bi-state service region and secure family-sustaining careers. The organization was designed to change thousands of individual lives and transform the region by preparing the local future workforce and contributing to the regional economy. The KC Scholars Scholarship Program awards traditional college scholarships to high school juniors, adult learner scholarships to adults 18 years and older, and college savings match awards to high school freshmen. The Great Jobs KC program provides tuition assistance to approved career training programs in high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, logistics/warehousing, manufacturing, and service careers. With the support of Great Jobs KC, adults 17+ and older can learn the skills needed in one year or less to earn between $45,000-$85,000. Great Jobs KC supports all its Scholars throughout their college or job training and into their first year of employment.
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https://linktr.ee/greatjobskc
External link for Great Jobs KC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, MO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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Primary
8080 Ward Parkway
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Kansas City, MO 64114, US
Employees at Great Jobs KC
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More women than ever are pursuing careers in trades. Great Jobs KC offers tuition-free training programs for a variety of skilled trades, including soldering and diesel technician trainings starting later this month. Read more about women in trade careers in this article from @Essence: https://lnkd.in/g-srMgD4 #GreatJobsKC #JobTraining
Let's Trade: Women Are Opting Out Of Getting Degrees To Build Careers As Mechanics, Electricians And More | Essence
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Calling all #KCBusinesses! Join our Employer Partnership Program and build your talent pipeline while supporting workforce development right here in the Kansas City metro area. Through this program, employers have the option to partner with Great Jobs KC on talent supply, acquisition, or development — or any combination of the three. Learn more here about the benefits of the program and support our mission to secure great jobs for Kansas City residents: https://lnkd.in/gGzvs2z7 #TalentPipeline #WorkforceDevelopment
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#HappyLaborDay from all of us at #GreatJobsKC! Since the 19th century, the U.S. has celebrated this holiday in recognition of the achievements of all workers in America. But we know that there are often barriers that keep many people in our community from successful work. Here in the Kansas City metro area, we remain committed to our mission to expand access to the tools and skills required to gain well-paid jobs with benefits.
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Meet Kaalia Powell, a #KCScholar! Kaalia completed a training program through Great Jobs KC and now works as a medical assistant at an occupational health clinic, fulfilling her dream of working in the medical field. Make a donation today to help us empower more Scholars like Kaalia to pursue their dreams: https://lnkd.in/gAX3bzUZ #Donate #JobTraining
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Subscribe to our newsletter for scholarships and job training news, updates from the Great Jobs KC community, and information about our upcoming events! 📰 Read our August newsletter and subscribe here to receive the September issue next week: https://lnkd.in/drHrr73A
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It's that time of year again: #BackToSchool! As we reflect on the summer season, we are so grateful for everyone who attended our events including Make Your Mark, when we celebrated our 1,210 scholarship awardees, and Skills for Success, when we spread the word about our tuition-free job training opportunities. We always enjoy engaging with the members of our Kansas City community and providing them with the tools they need to invest in their futures. If you or your loved ones are back in the classroom, we wish you a happy, healthy, and successful school year! #Education #KCCommunity
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Interested in dentistry, but worried about paying for school? Here's a reason to smile: Tuition-free Dental Assistant training for qualifying applicants starts September 9th. Take the next step in your career: https://lnkd.in/gpwtZgmi #JobTraining #TuitionFree
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According to Urban Institute, 7.2 million Americans over 50 hold student loan debt. At #GreatJobsKC, we know that student loan debt is not only a personal burden, but one that negatively impacts our society as a whole. This report demonstrates the continued need for scholarship support and career pathways for those without college degrees. Check out the full story from Inside Higher Ed: https://lnkd.in/eNm_MKwa #StudentLoans #Scholarships
7.2 million Americans over 50 hold student debt
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We're proud to share that with our support, over 1,000 of our Scholars have secured GREAT JOBS! 👏 We are thankful to our partners and donors who invest in the six counties of our Kansas City metro area and help us make such a positive impact in our community. We are also thankful to our Scholars, who continue to inspire us through their dedication and passion. #KCJobs #KCScholars
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