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Kansas takes bold steps forward-preparing residents for critical, in-demand careers. The Office of Registered Apprenticeship is helping employers and prospective employees beat the skills shortage with apprenticeships. read more Department of Commerce announces $30 Million in New Workforce Grant Programs New grant opportunities available for Aviation Learning Opportunities & Funded Training (ALOFT) and Delivering Residents and Workforce (DRAW). read more Kansas continues its award-winning, record-setting streak Kansas Commerce at Work: Once overlooked and underestimated in economic development, Kansas has achieved the unexpected with record-shattering success. read more Kansas Tourism Wins National Marketing Awards Kansas Tourism recently was presented two awards from the 31st Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) award competition. read more Governor Kelly Announces 2023 Exporter of the Year Award Nominations Open The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. read more Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked #1 in Private Investment Per Capita for Second Straight Year Kansas attracted the most private business investment per capita of any state in the country in 2022, for the second year in a row. read more Mural, Public Art Funding Available from Department of Commerce Multiple opportunities are available to support the creation of murals and public art in the state, through funding from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) and the Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP). read more Governor Kelly Announces EMP Shield Plans to Build $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility in Coffey County EMP Shield’s $1.9 billion expansion will create a semiconductor cluster in Coffey County. read more Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend this Month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair The next Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22. read more Kansas Tourism Announces $400,000 Available in Attraction Development Grants Kansas Tourism announced a total of $400,000 is available through the Attraction Development Grant program, and applications are open now. read more