Southeast KansasWorks

SEKWorks offers numerous services to employers and employees through its Independence, KS, office located at 317 N. Pennsylvania Ave, including:


Services to Job Seekers

  • Employment and career resources
  • Testing and assessments
  • Employment search skills
  • Resume/interview preparation
  • Job-matching referrals
  • Access to local, state and national salary and labor market information

Education and Training Programs

  • Financial aid information and screening for training programs
  • Scholarship and training information
  • Computer, fax, telephone and copy services

​Services to Employers

  • On-the-job training
  • Customized training
  • Labor market information
  • Rapid response services for layoffs or plant closures
  • Work opportunities tax credits (when available)
  • Free online job listings
  • Pre-screening of job applicants
  • Job fairs / recruiting services
  • Pre-employment testing
  • Interview space

Services for Young Adults

  • Training and guidance
  • Paid work experience
  • Occupational skills training
  • Career exploration
  • Education
  • High school diploma
  • GED
  • Certification training programs
  • Employment and job readiness
  • Assistance in developing a work history
  • Interview workshops
  • Resume development
  • Soft skills workshops

SEKWorks can be reached at (620) 332-5904.


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