Governor Kelly Announces Recipients of More than $500K in Registered Apprenticeship Grants

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced a total of $528,478 has been awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce to eight entities across the state for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships.  “Last year, I created the Office of Registered Apprenticeship…

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Kansas Office of Broadband Development Investment Programs   The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) has launched several broadband investment programs to connect Kansans in unserved and underserved areas in the state since its 2020 inception.  2023 - Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) In June of 2023, Kansas Office of…

Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities

TOPEKA – Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. This month’s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many exciting employment opportunities available across the state’s 98 government agencies. Currently, there are more than…

Governor Kelly Travels to Japan, South Korea to Create More Jobs for Kansans

TOPEKA – This week, Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Japan and South Korea to participate in the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA/JMWA) Conference. While there, she met with business leaders to continue building on Kansas’ historic economic development success and create new job opportunities for Kansas workers.  “The relationships we’ve established with…

Kansas Commerce Department Hires New International Director

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today Laura Lombard has been named the agency’s new International Director. Lombard brings 15 years of experience in international relations and business development to the position, most recently serving as President and CEO of Kansas Global Trade Services in…