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LCDC Workforce Development News Kickoff |
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Leavenworth County Development Corporation is proud to announce the premiere of Workforce Development News. This newsletter will provide Leavenworth County employers, schools and workforce with valuable information regarding job opportunities, training and financial resources. |
The Department of Defense is giving $6,000 grants to military spouses for education. The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program is currently available to assist individuals. The website, www.militaryonesource.com has additional information about the MyCAA accounts and other available resources.
The Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program provides a lifetime benefit of up to $6,000 of Financial Assistance for military spouses who are pursuing licenses, certificates, credentials or degree programs leading to employment in Portable Career Fields.
MyCAA pays tuition for education and training courses, and professional licenses, certifications, and credentials. This includes state certifications for teachers, medical professionals and other occupations requiring recognized certifications; licensing exams and related prep courses; Continuing Education Unit classes including those offered through professional associations. MyCAA also pays for High School Completion courses, GED tests and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
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Host a Classroom-to-Career Program |
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The Leavenworth County Development Corporation has recently started a new workforce initiative, Classroom-to-Career. The program connects Leavenworth County employers to their future workforce. The initiative was designed to build a skilled, qualified workforce within Leavenworth County in addition to trying to recruit new laborforce to the community.
Leavenworth County high schools are given the opportunity to allow their students to see firsthand the career opportunities in the county. If you're company is interested in participating in the program you will be given the chance to educate students about careers available at your company and share with them education requirements.
If you are interested in participating in the program and reaching out to your future workforce, please contact Victoria Rowley at LCDC, vrowley@lvcountyed.org. |
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Plant Closing Information |
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If your company foresees a large number of new hires in the near future and you're concerned about finding qualified workforce, contact LCDC today. We have access to plant closings and location of manufacturers that have left qualified individuals unemployed. Plant closing information is very valuable if you are looking to recruit manufacturing employees to Leavenworth County.
Contact Victoria Rowley at LCDC for more information, 913-727-6111. |
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Recent Labor Force Numbers |
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December 2009
Leavenworth County Civilian Labor Force: 33,799
Leavenworth County Labor Force Employed: 31,271
Leavenworth County Unemployment Rate: 7.5%
Kansas Unemployment Rate: 6.3%
To view a copy of our 2009 Labor Basin Report click here. | | |
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Upcoming Job Fairs
February 12th
Kansas City Job Fair
March 24th
McConnell Air Force Base
April 6th
Fort Leavenworth
April 6th
Omaha Works
May 4th
Leavenworth Opportunities 2011
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University Career Fairs
February 10
University of Kansas
February 11
Pittsburg
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Workforce Partnership
515 Limit Street
Leavenworth, KS
913-682-4152
Workforce Partnership can help your business find qualified employees, train your existing employees and offer job seeker services.
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