Great Jobs KC (Kansas City) Has the Potential to Increase Earnings Dramatically
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Key Findings
- Great Jobs KC provides a holistic job training program that includes tuition-free courses, industry-recognized credentials, and personal support such as mentorship and coaching.
- Training programs cover multiple high-demand industries, including construction, healthcare, information technology, logistics, warehousing, service careers, and manufacturing.
- The study aimed to understand the program's model, describe the participants, track the program's growth, and assess early outcomes regarding program completion and employment rates.
- Initial evaluations indicate that the program has the potential to significantly increase participants' earnings and employment opportunities, with a focus on short-term, flexible, and skills-based training.
Access to secure, high-quality jobs is key to economic security. Great Jobs KC offers tuition-free, specialized training to equip adults in Kansas City for well-paying jobs. This issue brief summarizes findings from the first two years of the program.
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