Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

08/28/2026

Packed house for the Employer-Led Child Care Solutions Summit today in Wichita. Thank you to partners Child Start, Martin Pringle Law Firm, Kansas Action for Children, AGH CPAs & Advisors Kansas Office of Early Childhood, and TOOTRiS for supporting these community efforts to strengthen childcare in the Wichita region.
Thank you to panelists and breakout session facilitators John Wilson (Kansas Action for Children), John Trowbridge (AGH CPAs & Advisors, Eric Cutler (TOOTRiS), and moderator Michelle Moe Witte (Martin Pringle LLP) for providing valuable insights on leveraging public policy and engaging employers in this work.

08/20/2026

As area students head back to school, Amanda Duncan joined KWCH to highlight the many positions still available with local school districts, as well as 4 upcoming opportunities to connect with employers this fall!

Watch: https://www.kwch.com/video/2026/08/20/newstalk-wichita-workforce-center.

Workforce Center

Amanda Duncan with Workforce Alliance shares about career fields with open positions and an upcoming job fair.

08/19/2026

For today's youth, a first work experience can open the door to a lifetime of opportunity.

Tee up bright futures and putt careers in motion at the 2026 Jobs FORE Youth Golf Tournament presented by Meritrust Credit Union and registration sponsor Envision!

Join us on Monday, September 14 at the Willowbend Golf Club and enjoy a day of golf and breakfast while investing in Wichita’s future workforce. Your support helps fund early work experiences and internship opportunities for high school-aged youth through the Youth Employment Project, helping students build confidence, career awareness, and workplace skills.

Become a sponsor or register your team today! Visit https://workforce-ks.com/communityoutreach/jobsforeyouth/.

08/13/2026

Child care is one of the biggest workforce challenges facing Kansas employers.

Join business leaders, policymakers, and community partners for an interactive summit in collaboration with Child Start focused on practical, employer-led solutions for one of the region's biggest workforce challenges on Friday, August, 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Wichita State University Metroplex

Register for free today at https://event.auctria.com/e07310b8-7409-4d76-aa31-1880f3dc6a2d/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0.

08/10/2026

Thank you to Textron Aviation for hosting Camp HYPE at the Career & Learning Center!

From guiding students through an incredible tour of their facility to building model planes and flying virtual drones with the FutureMaker Mobile Learning Lab, Textron Aviation continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Experiences like these show students that they are truly ready to soar! ✈️

08/07/2026

Early work experience does more than build a resume — it builds confidence, responsibility, and helps young job seekers see what’s possible.

Hit the links while empowering Wichita’s future workforce at the Jobs FORE Youth Golf Tournament presented by Meritrust Credit Union and registration sponsor Envision happening Monday, September 14 at the Willowbend Golf Club.

Your support helps local youth gain early work experiences, explore career paths, and drive their futures forward.

Become a sponsor or register your team today! Visit https://workforce-ks.com/communityoutreach/jobsforeyouth/.

08/05/2026

Camp HYPE students recently got to go out to Boeing to explore the exciting world of aerospace.

Students had opportunities to learn firsthand what it takes to build the future of flight, practice essential workplace skills, and prepare for high-paying jobs in the industry. These young professionals aren't just winging their career planning — they are aiming high!

Huge thank you to Boeing in Wichita for supporting the future aviation workforce.

08/05/2026

President & CEO Keith Lawing participated in a panel discussion on Literacy & the Workforce at the Storytime Village Literacy Festival on Saturday.

The Workforce Alliance is proud to support this community-wide effort to strengthen literacy across Wichita and share resources available through the Workforce Center.

07/31/2026

During Financial Services & Technology Camp HYPE, students didn't lift weights — they just crunched bytes and numbers!

Thank you to camp sponsors IdeaTek, AGH CPAs & Advisors, UV&S Inc, and Emprise Bank for introducing students to two different industries that have impacts on all other industries, and to Skyward Credit Union for your financial support.

07/28/2026

Come serve your community!

The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas is recruiting an American Connection Corps (ACC) Member to support expanding digital skills and community outreach throughout the region.

This is a full-time service opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build skills, and help expand opportunity locally.

Plus, you’ll receive:
✔ $33,000 living allowance
✔ $7,395 education award
✔ Extensive training and a national cohort of peers

Apply here by Aug. 1: https://apply.workable.com/lead-for-america/j/6D48F2B6EF/apply/