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Kansas Summit Set to Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship invites the public to take part in a memorable celebration recognizing the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week. read more Commerce Launches Kansas Global Business Expansion Program The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce today launched the Kansas Global Business Expansion (K-GLOBE) program. read more Governor Kelly Announces Registered Apprenticeship Grant Awardees Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $520,000 has been awarded to eight entities across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships. read more New Career Opportunities Offered During November Virtual Job Fair Jobseekers and employers searching for talent are encouraged to take part in the Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13. read more Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston The Kansas Arts Commission announced a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born and raised in Kansas. read more Commerce Announces New Round of Funding for HEAL Grants $1.5 million is available for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state. read more KANSASWORKS Shares New Career Opportunities During Weeklong Job Fair Jobseekers and employers searching for talent are encouraged to participate in the Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, that takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day next week, starting Monday, October 14, and ending Friday, October 18. read more Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. read more Governor Kelly Announces Applications to Open for $451.7M Internet Initiative Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications will open on Oct. 21 for the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Internet for All initiative. read more Rural Champions Program Receives Two International Economic Development Awards Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has received two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Rural Champions program. read more
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