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Regional Workforce and Economic Development

Recognizing the new reality that a highly skilled, educated and trained workforce is the essential foundation of a strong regional economy. more »»

Projects in Progress

Industry Area Liaisons

OneKC WIRED and PREP-KC collaborate with industry leaders and educators to integrate and build upon what were once independent activities to develop a comprehensive system of workforce development, education and training, and economic development to meet the region’s current and future needs. Our goal is to better prepare students to enter the workforce and meet the employment needs of industry. more »»

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Partner Profile

OneKC Regional Workforce Council

The OneKC Regional Workforce Council serves as a regional advisory body to position the public workforce system as a relevant talent-development pipeline for business and economic development across political jurisdictions in the 18-county bi-state region. more »»

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The OneKC WIRED Region

OneKC WIRED Region Industry Profile

Through OneKC WIRED, we have created a dynamic, entrepreneurial partnership strategically designed to drive significant economic and workforce development transformation within an 18-county, bi-state region. Our partners are integrating and building upon what were once independent activities to develop a comprehensive system of workforce development, education and training, and economic development to meet the region's current and future needs...

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Recent News and Announcements:

MARC receives Walmart Foundation workforce grant

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) was awarded a two-year, $500,000 America Works grant from the Walmart Foundation to sustai more »»

Trabon Printing is latest business to sponsor Lifelong Learning Accounts
Long-time Kansas City printer, Trabon Printing, is the newest member of an elite club — employers who recognize the value of investing in their  more »»
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Spotlight

WIRED Grant

Kansas City competed nationally for a WIRED grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The region was among 13 awarded a $15 million WIRED grant.
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Science and Engineering Indicators 2008

This biennial report from the National Science Board  raises critical questions about the future international competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry.

Although there has been some growth in achievement—primarily in math—performance gaps have widened based on race/ethnicity, financial status and maternal educational attainment.

A complete copy of the report is available from the National Science Board.

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