Kickstart the Summer and Explore New Career Opportunities at KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28. “As summer is approaching — what better time to step into the new season with a fresh career opportunity here in the...

Apprenticeship Office Awarded Funding to Expand Youth Opportunities

The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced it has been selected as one of 10 states to receive the prestigious Talent Ready funding through CareerWise and the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center. This highly competitive national recognition puts Kansas at the forefront of building the next generation of workforce through innovative youth apprenticeship opportunities for young Kansans starting as early...

New Round of HEAL Funding to Assist 15 Rural Communities

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local contributions, this round of HEAL funding brings the total investment to approximately $5.2...

Sunflower Summer Returns with Free Admission for Kansas Families

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to participate. “Sunflower Summer...

Kansas Office of Apprenticeship Celebrates 2026 Apprenticeship Award Winners

The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Apprenticeship Awards, recognizing the outstanding leaders, organizations and programs that are driving innovation and expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across the state. “Our apprenticeship partners have played a tremendous role growing our workforce over the last several...

Governor Kelly Visits Geoprobe, 2025 Exporter of the Year

TOP: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly presents the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year award to Geoprobe President Tom Omli. BOTTOM: Jeff Willis, Chair of the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council, helps celebrate the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year, Geoprobe. Governor Laura Kelly visited Geoprobe Systems in Salina last Thursday...

Office of Broadband Announces $16.3 Million in New Grant Funding

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $16.3 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. The program is designed to offset high costs that are required for building networks in places where distance and low population density make private investment...

Spring Into a New Career at KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23. “Companies are investing in Kansas — making this the perfect time for...

Kansas Commerce Selects Third Round of Rural Champions

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has selected the third cohort of Rural Champions to solve pressing needs in their local communities. These nine experienced leaders will receive support to take on and complete locally identified projects in towns across rural Kansas. “Rural communities...

Commerce Opens Nominations for 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The increasingly popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on the Kansas economy...