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Great Jobs KC
Non-profit Organizations
Kansas City, MO 2,540 followers
A chance to learn. The power to earn.
About us
KC Scholars and Great Jobs KC (www.greatjobskc.org) is a 501(c)(3) college scholarship and tuition-free job training program. Its goal is to support persistence and increase the college completion rate for low- and modest-income students across the six-county, bi-state service region and secure family-sustaining careers. The organization was designed to change thousands of individual lives and transform the region by preparing the local future workforce and contributing to the regional economy. The KC Scholars Scholarship Program awards traditional college scholarships to high school juniors, adult learner scholarships to adults 18 years and older, and college savings match awards to high school freshmen. The Great Jobs KC program provides tuition assistance to approved career training programs in high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, logistics/warehousing, manufacturing, and service careers. With the support of Great Jobs KC, adults 17+ and older can learn the skills needed in one year or less to earn between $45,000-$85,000. Great Jobs KC supports all its Scholars throughout their college or job training and into their first year of employment.
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https://linktr.ee/greatjobskc
External link for Great Jobs KC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, MO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
Locations
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Primary
8080 Ward Parkway
402
Kansas City, MO 64114, US
Employees at Great Jobs KC
Updates
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We’re thrilled to welcome William Woods University as our newest partner this summer! Their support will help us deepen our impact by securing additional funds to award #scholarships to 11th-grade applicants and provide #collegeaccess for #futureleaders. Thank you and welcome to the #KCScholars family! Interested in future scholarship opportunities? Learn more about our offerings and eligibility here: https://lnkd.in/gsGCqjsH #Education #HigherEducation #CommunityImpact
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Did you know August is #BlackBusinessMonth? Celebrate with us by sharing a Kansas City Black-owned business you admire in the comments below! ⬇️ #SupportBlackBusinesses #DiversityAndInclusion #KCCommunity
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"My favorite thing about working for Great Jobs KC is seeing the joy individuals get when they learn about our program." Meet Brian Hernandez-Mota, our Bilingual Recruiter at #GreatJobsKC! Brian excels in building relationships within the community, connecting indiviuals to opportunities that can transform their lives. Check out Brian's #EmployeeSpotlight video where he shares his favorite memory at Great Jobs KC, how he spends his time outside of work and his favorite barbecue spots in #KansasCity! For more team spotlights and updates on all things Great Jobs KC, subscribe to our newsletter on our website. https://bit.ly/4fosgHD
Great Jobs KC Employee Spotlight - Brian Hernandez Mota
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"No one in my family has ever received something like this before or gone to college, so it's a relief. I can be the first in my family to pursue higher education and break the cycle." #GJKC Scholar Isabella Peters and Great Jobs KC's COO Natalie Lewis spoke with The Kansas City Star about the Ralph Yarl Scholarship. This $50,000 scholarship, named in honor of Ralph Yarl, the Missouri teen who survived a traumatic brain injury, is transforming lives and creating future opportunities. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g_wxse-T #HigherEducation #EducationalEquity #ScholarshipOpportunities
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Have you ever dreamed about a career as a firefighter, fire safety, protection, or behavior specialist? Our Fire Science Training Program can get you on track to fulfilling your dreams! Don't miss out, this program starts NEXT MONTH. Visit our website to GET STARTED today! #ShortTermTraining #ContinuedLearning
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Our community impact this month has been astounding! As the month ends, we would like to reflect on some of the exciting moments our teams participated in. A few weeks ago, some members of our Community Engagement team participated in the Plattsville Parade for our organization. Our team had a wonderful experience connecting with even more community members! ❤️ Be on the lookout for where our Community Engagement team will be next! #CommunityStrong #CommunityImpact
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We recently celebrated over 1,200 Scholars at our Make Your Mark event as we awarded this year's class of KC Scholars! The room full of proud parents celebrating the hard work that got them there was inspirational. We know what hard work it takes to earn a scholarship and that hard work includes the Scholars entire community - so today we celebrate the parents on National Parents Day! Here's to you, parents for all you do and all the support you give! ❤️
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It's National System Administrator Appreciation Day! We want to give a massive shoutout to all IT heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes daily to keep our organizations secure and running smoothly! 💻 Are you considering a career in IT? We provide training programs that can kickstart your journey towards your dream career. Explore the opportunities for growth in the IT field, and visit our website to learn how to get started today! Every contribution helps turn unrealized dreams into dreams fulfilled. Let's work together to reach even more in our community. Visit the link in our bio to donate today! #NationalSystemAdministratorAppreciationDay
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