In the Spotlight

Due to recent federal policy changes from the US Department of Labor, all individuals who access staff assisted services at any Kansasworks Workforce Center must provide valid work authorization documentation effective September 10, 2025. The Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas will begin to implement this process Monday, Aug 4, 2025.

Denise Houston Director of Integrated Job Seeker Services with the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas is one of the latest 'Women Who Lead in Technology, Innovation and Education' awardees from the Wichita Business Journal.

Workforce Alliance Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer, Amanda Duncan, addresses the importance of accessible, affordable childcare and solutions to the problems facing parents and employers.

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced the award of more than $23 million in grants to organizations that help veterans experiencing homelessness find meaningful employment, assisting them to overcome barriers to transition successfully into the workforce.

The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas was honored to receive the Workforce Champion Award from Child Start at the inaugural Legacy Gala.

Workforce Alliance Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer, Amanda Duncan gave an interview with KWCH 12 Newstalk providing resources for those recently separated from employment.

The recent Camp HYPE program, hosted by the Youth Employment Project (YEP), Workforce Alliance, and Sumner Economic Development, gave local students a close-up look at potential career paths. Fifteen students attended the four-day summer camp held at the Cowley College Sumner Campus.

Chelsea Daniel recruits for the Youth Employment Project in South Central Kansas. Daniel advocates for driven students seeking career opportunities through internships, and BizTalk podcast discusses Daniel's work in the Youth Employment Project and HYPE (Helping Youth Prepare for Employment).

RETAINWORKS Coordinator John Costello joined KWCH 12 Newstalk this morning to discuss how the program helps injured workers to remain employed and employers to retain talent.

Amanda Duncan visited the KWCH 12 studios to highlight Camp HYPE and youth employment.