KansasWorks Independence

Happy National Workforce Development Month! 🚀✨

📚 Celebrating Adult Education & Family Literacy Week!

We’re proud to partner with Adult Education providers in our communities to help connect learners with career services, training, and opportunities for their next steps.

Thank you to our incredible Adult Education partners for all you do! 🤝

📚 Celebrating Adult Education & Family Literacy Week!

Every September, Adult Education & Family Literacy Week shines a light on the importance of learning at every stage of life - and the educators and community partners who help make those opportunities possible.

Adult Education is about so much more than earning a credential or strengthening a skill. It can help adults build literacy and numeracy skills, develop digital confidence, prepare for further education or training, and take meaningful steps toward their career goals.

That makes Adult Education an important part of Workforce Development. When people have access to the education and foundational skills they need to move forward, they are better positioned to pursue training, enter the workforce, advance in their careers, and contribute to the strength of their communities.

At Kansas WorkforceONE, we are incredibly grateful for our Adult Education Center partners across our 96-county service area. Your dedication, expertise, encouragement, and commitment to helping Kansans learn and grow make a lasting difference - and we are proud to work alongside you to connect education with opportunity. ❤️

Thank you for everything you do to help Kansans build brighter futures, one learner at a time!

Thrive Therapy of KS is hosting Open Interviews here at the KANSASWORKS Independence Workforce Center - Walk-in's are welcome!

They are interviewing for:
⭐ Life Skills Coach F/T (Coffeyville) - $23-$25/hour - Depending on Qualifications
⭐ Case Manager F/T (Independence) - $27-$31/hour - Depending on Qualifications

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 9am to 12pm
📍 KANSASWORKS Independence | 2615 W Main St, Independence, KS

Are you dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others? Stop by on September 24 or visit Thrive Therapy of Kansas online to learn more and apply!

🌐 https://thrivetherapyofks.com/

The KANSASWORKS September Virtual Statewide Job Fair is coming up on Thursday, September 24!

From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, explore job openings with Kansas businesses and connect directly with hiring managers through the platform’s live chat feature.

💻 Registration is open now and costs nothing to attend!

👉 Sign up: bit.ly/KS-SEP-2026-JF

Your next opportunity could be just a click away!

Our next Virtual Statewide Job Fair is right around the corner! Pop in anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 24 to browse quality openings with top Kansas employers. Have questions about a position? Utilize the platform's live chat function to visit directly with hiring managers! Free sign-up is open now at bit.ly/KS-SEP-2026-JF

📣 Please note that our KANSASWORKS Independence Workforce Center will be closed on Wednesday, September 16!

We will return to business as usual on Thursday, September 17 - we thank you for your understanding!

Our KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

We’ll resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you to the hardworking Kansans who keep our communities moving forward! 💙

When young people have the opportunity to step into a real workplace, learn alongside others, and see their skills take shape, they’re building more than experience - they’re building confidence, connections, and a foundation for what comes next!

We’re grateful to the partnerships that make these opportunities possible and to everyone helping Kansas’ next generation build their future. 🏗️

Losing a job or facing an unexpected career change can feel overwhelming - but you don't have to navigate it alone.

If you've been impacted by a layoff, company closure, or downsizing, our team is here to support you every step of the way. We can help you explore your options and connect you with resources designed to make your transition a little easier, including:

✅ Job search assistance and employer referrals
✅ Financial support for eligible training programs
✅ Help with training-related expenses
✅ Access to technology and job search tools

Whether you're ready to begin your job search, explore a new career path, or simply want to learn what's available, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.

Call or visit KANSASWORKS Independence to take the next step!
📍 2615 W. Main St, Independence, KS
📞 (620) 332-5904
🌐 www.ksworkforceone.org/contact

Looking for your next opportunity?

The KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair on Thursday, August 27, gives job seekers the chance to connect with employers from across Kansas and discover a variety of quality job openings - all from the convenience of a virtual event!

Register today at bit.ly/KS-AUG-2026-JF to receive helpful reminders before the event!

Did you miss our Virtual Statewide Job Fair last month? Don't worry - we've already got another one on the books! Join us Thursday, August 27 to browse quality openings with top employers from across the state of Kansas. Register today at bit.ly/KS-AUG-2026-JF to receive e-mail reminders as the big day approaches!