One Workforce Grant

The One Workforce Grant is designed to engage industries through sector partnerships to develop and implement comprehensive,
employer-driven workforce strategies to move underemployed and unemployed individuals into middle-to-high skilled careers. The goal of the grant is to equip workers with emerging technical skills to build a stronger pipeline for employers in Technology and Advanced Manufacturing occupations in South Central Kansas.

Job-Seeker Eligibility

Unemployed OR Underemployed (Underemployed is defined as not currently connected to a full-time job commensurate with the individual’s previous level of education, skills, or wage and/or salary, or those who have obtained only episodic, short-term, or part-time employment)
Age 17 or above
Not currently enrolled in secondary school
Eligible to work in the US

The One Workforce Grant provides funds for employer-led training, including in-house or custom programs, or through scholarships to local colleges or universities in technology and advanced manufacturing based on employer needs. Current scholarship opportunities are listed below:

One Workforce Grant - Employer Survey

Interested individuals must inquire with the Workforce Center to learn more about One Workforce scholarships opportunities before enrolling in training. Please complete the Job-Seeker Referral Form or Book an Appointment with Workforce Center staff.

Possible Advanced Manufacturing Occupations:

CNC Machining and Programming
Composite Fabrication
Repair and Inspection
Computer-Aided Design
Robotics
Automation and Engineering Technologies
Digital Twin Engineer
Predictive Supply Network Analyst
Robot Teaming Coordinator
Digital Offering Manager
Drone Data Coordinator
Smart Factory Manager
Smart Scheduler
Smart Safety Supervisor
Urban Air Mobility Flight Controller

Additional occupations can be included based on employer needs.

Possible Technology Occupations:

Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Programmers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Software Developers
Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
Accelerated Computing
Accelerated Data Science

(participating counties)

One Workforce Grant provides funds for employer-led training, including in-house or custom programs, or through scholarships to local colleges or universities based on employer needs.

Employers interested in One Workforce, please complete the Employer Referral Form

For more information on how to access One Workforce funding, please contact Faith Martin at FMartin@workforce-ks.com or 316-771-6606.

One Workforce Flyer (For Employers)
One Workforce Supportive Services Flyer (for Participants)

Programs

Job-Seeker Eligibility

Possible Advanced Manufacturing Occupations:

Possible Technology Occupations: