Dec 8, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the last Statewide Virtual Job Fair being offered in 2022. This virtual fair is hosted by KANSASWORKS and will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14. “Since 2019, we have attracted more than $14…
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~Highlights First Apprenticeship Summit in Topeka on November 17~ TOPEKA –On October 28, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation spotlighting the continued growth of the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship Program and declaring this week as Apprenticeship Week throughout the state. The statewide proclamation coincides with the 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week. …
Read MoreNov 14, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites job-seekers and employers to participate in the upcoming Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17. “Every day businesses are moving to and growing in Kansas, but to succeed long-term, they need talented employees,”…
Read MoreOct 14, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans currently searching for employment or looking to make a career change to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. The virtual fair will focus on all state agency…
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22. “Just last week, we announced that we surpassed 50,000 jobs created and retained in Kansas, and…
Read MoreSep 6, 2022
~Executive Order Expands Administration's Workforce Development Efforts~ TOPEKA – Today, on the heels of Labor Day, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-07 establishing the Office of Registered Apprenticeship within the Kansas Department of Commerce. The Office will dramatically scale up the Kelly Administration’s efforts to meet the talent needs…
Read MoreAug 22, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans currently seeking employment to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24. The virtual fair will focus on all state agency job openings. “We have been able to maintain our low…
Read MoreJul 19, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will take place from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. “In June, Kansas reported the lowest unemployment rate in recorded history at 2.3%, while the rest of the nation holds…
Read MoreMay 10, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. The virtual job fair will take place from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022. “KANSASWORKS has done an exceptional job of continuing to connect Kansas…
Read MoreFeb 15, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to participate in this week’s KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. The Virtual Job Fair will take place from 8 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, to 5 p.m. Thursday, February 17. “This is an excellent opportunity for Kansans to promote their talents and experience to businesses and other employers," Governor Laura…
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