Kansas WorkforceONE
The Local Area I Workforce Development Board exists to connect employers to a motivated workforce having skills to obtain and maintain meaningful employment throughout its 96-county community. They operate 14 full-time Workforce Centers across the state, including the KANSASWORKS Independence Workforce Center, conveniently located at 2615 W. Main St., Suite 111.
At the Workforce Center, job seekers and employers can access a variety of services, 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
Kansas WorkforceONE can be reached at 620-332-5904.
