Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

06/12/2026

Looking to jumpstart your AI journey? Maybe your ready to take your skills to the next level?

FlagshipKansas.Tech is bringing an AI Starter Lab to a community near you!

Sumner County
• Tuesday, June 23 | 3:15 - 5:30 p.m.
• Regent Theater, Wellington

Cowley County
• Wednesday, July 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Cowley County Courthouse, Winfield

Kingman County
• Tuesday, July 7 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• The Hangar, Kingman

Butler County
• Monday, July 13 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Butler County Community Building, El Dorado

Spots are limited for this free, in-person workshop - RSVP today at https://waitwhile.com/locations/specialevents.

06/05/2026

Workforce Alliance staff had the opportunity to attend yesterday's Ad Astra Tech Summit presented by FlagshipKansas.Tech It was an inspiring day full of valuable insights on the future of technology, AI, and education that will impact our workforce and communities in the years to come.

Thank you to the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University for hosting, as well as the amazing speakers and panelists for putting on such an incredible event.

06/04/2026

Workforce Alliance is representing today at the FlagshipKansas.Tech Ad Astra Tech Summit today. Stop by our table to learn about registered apprenticeships and workforce development in South Central Kansas!

06/02/2026

Workforce Alliance is honored to receive a 2026 Community Grant from the Rotary Club of Wichita Charitable Fund.

05/06/2026

04/29/2026

Workforce Alliance President & CEO Keith Lawing was featured on the latest episode of the GraceMed Health Clinic MedTalks Podcast to discuss services available from the Workforce Center and the program.

Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4hmQwxAXas.

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Medtalks - Keith Lawing from Workforce Alliance - 2.08

04/27/2026

Thank you to the Sedgwick County Government Board of Commissioners and the City of Wichita- Government Council for demonstrating support for Registered Apprenticeships, signing proclamations declaring this week, April 26 - May 2, 2026, as National Apprenticeship Week.

National Apprenticeship Week represents a commitment to Registered Apprenticeship as a key strategy to address workforce challenges in high-demand industries, equipping workers for the skilled jobs of today and tomorrow. Thank you to Greater Wichita YMCA, Yingling Aviation, and Kansas Department of Commerce for partnering with with the WA to provide Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in South Central Kansas.

Learn more at https://workforce-ks.com/programs/registeredapprenticeship/.

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04/22/2026

The first Momentum Career Fair was a success thanks to all the employers who came ready to connect with their future workforce, helping students explore career opportunities right here in Wichita through interactive, hands-on experiences.

Thank you to Wichita Public Schools, Maize USD 266, City of Wichita- Government, and Ascension Via Christi for partnering with us to make this event happen!

04/15/2026

Lots happening this week with the Workforce Center!

Community partners gathered at the Wichita Workforce Center for this month's Workforce 101 Workshop to learn all about services available to the community.

The Butler Workforce Center was represented at the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce Inc Celebrating Nonprofits event at Butler Community College.

03/16/2026

The Wichita Workforce Center is currently undergoing renovations to improve the facility and enhance services for the public and the community. The center will remain open and fully operational during construction, although temporary layout changes or minor disruptions may occur. Construction is expected to last approximately 60–90 days.

Your patience is greatly appreciated while these improvements are underway.

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