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Wyandotte Economic Development Council’s New Job Board Amplifies Local Employment Opportunities
Feb 26 2024In a strategic move to elevate the local job-seeking experience, the Wyandotte Economic Development Council (WYEDC) has launched an innovative job board powered through JobsEQ by Chmura. This cutting-edge platform is designed to change how residents explore employment opportunities in Wyandotte County, emphasizing the WYEDC team’s commitment to enhancing prosperity...
In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, the struggle to secure suitable housing options has emerged as a formidable barrier to employment for many individuals. The shortage of workforce housing options affects workers’ livelihoods and obstructs the economic prosperity of communities.Prospective employees are often forced to compromise on job...
In July, chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) announced it was postponing the start of production at its new factory in Arizona. The firm says chip manufacturing will no longer start next year, due to a shortage of skilled workers.The announcement came at a crucial time for the U.S. semiconductor industry. In...
Access to reliable and affordable transportation options is crucial for individuals seeking employment, and in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Unified Government Transportation Department (UGT) plays a pivotal role in addressing transit-related challenges to job access.In many areas nationwide, families can find it challenging to access gainful employment opportunities due to...
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department’s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce to help promote Kansas manufacturers to customers across Kansas and around the globe.The Made in...
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly wrapped up a trade mission to Germany to promote Kansas and encourage foreign investment into the state. While there, the governor met with business leaders to discuss the many opportunities currently available because of the unprecedented surge in economic activity in Kansas. She also...
The entrepreneurial journey often begins with an idea, passion, and, quite frankly, a limited budget. While the digital age has ushered in numerous opportunities for aspiring business minds, capital remains a primary concern for many. But worry not because the current market landscape is brimming with low-cost startup ideas that...
It has been a continuous refrain since the pandemic upended many understandings about how the American economy is supposed to work: Across widely varying fields of work, there just aren’t enough people to fill all the available jobs.The reality, though, is that while the pandemic may have exacerbated the problem...
In today's competitive market, job seekers often face a myriad of challenges on their journey towards attaining their dream positions. One of the biggest challenges for workers in countries where English is not their native language, is the language barrier."Breaking down language barriers between employees and employers is not just...
Closing the Workforce Gap: How Economic Developers Can Address Shortages in the Job Market
Oct 23 2023The modern job market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing economic landscapes. As a result, many regions across the globe are facing significant shortages in the workforce, posing challenges to economic growth and development. However, with the right strategies and initiatives, economic developers can play...
If you are looking to attract a data center to your community, it’s critical to understand how to prepare sites or product that would be attractive and meet their needs. A data center attraction strategy must include available sites, ideally around 500 acres, along with the infrastructure to support them.Read...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked about subjects of the year, anticipated to touch almost all facets of modern life. Hotly debated from dinner tables to Hollywood to the halls of Congress, synthetic data will completely overtake real data in AI models by 2030, according to market...
Governor Kelly Announces Recipients of More than $500K in Registered Apprenticeship Grants
Sep 28 2023Governor Laura Kelly today announced a total of $528,478 has been awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce to eight entities across the state for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships.“Last year, I created the Office of Registered Apprenticeship to dramatically...
What makes a state a great place to do business? Let us count the ways.There are more than a dozen factors that enterprises find are important to their success — and, in particular, vital considerations as they decide where to locate, relocate or expand. These factors influence various aspects of...