Employment Resources

Online Resources & Videos

Upcoming Webinars:

Free Webinars - Presented by the Women’s Employment Network
Ed Talks – Webinars presented by Continuing Education, JCCC

My Next Move

Career Exploration – What types of jobs are out there? Which ones will be in demand in the future?
Interest Inventory – What types of jobs would you find interesting and fulfilling?
>>> Step By Step Instructions

Career One Stop

Career Exploration
Self-Assessments

Video Library:

The Most Effective Job Search Strategy (Networking)
Six Ways to Pass the Six Second Resume Scan
Including Achievements in Your Resume
Building an Impressive Resume
Interview Tips – First Impressions
Interview Tips – The STAR Method
Interview Tips – Why did you leave your last job?
Cover Letters
Overcoming Obstacles
Just For Fun

Cheat Sheets & Handouts:

Job Search Workbook ***
Application and Resume Tips
Action Verbs for Your Resume
Transferable Skills
Resume Examples
Interview Tips
Interview Questions
Answering the Felony Question
Informational Interviews
Elevator Speech
Cover Letter
Why People Are Hired (and Fired)
Retention- Keeping a Job

Articles:

How to Write a Resume When You Have a Criminal Record
The 3 Best Ways to Find Jobs Online and Offline in 2021
Practice Interview Questions – Career Sidekick
Interview Tips – Career Sidekick

Fast Facts:

#1: Individuals who are matched up to a job that complements their INTERESTS & SKILLS are more likely to maintain long-term employment.

#2: Networking is the most effective job searching strategy (60-80% effective) while walking into a business to complete an application is only 5-10% effective. Combine networking and online applications for companies with recent job postings to make the most of your time!

#3: A resume is a marketing tool that can assist you with securing a job interview. It gets employers interested in hiring you. But it must capture the reader’s attention in six seconds!

#4: Prior to every job interview, you should conduct research on the position and the company, and prepare a few intelligent questions to ask at the end of your interview.

Kansas City

Training & Career Centers

Workforce Partnership
(Kansas Residents)
Job Search Workbook
Training Programs Flyer

Kansas City:
626 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 279-2600

Leavenworth:
515 Limit, Leavenworth, KS 66048 (Suite 200)
(913) 651-1800

Lenexa:
8535 Bluejacket St, Lenexa, KS 66214
(913) 577-5900

Full Employment Council (FEC)
(Missouri Residents)
FEC Training Flyer

Central City:
1740 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2330

Northland:
3100 N.E. 83rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64119 (Suite 2800)
(816) 468-8767

Independence:
15301 E. 23rd Street, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5700

Cass County:
208 W. Walnut Street, Raymore, MO 64083
(660) 476-2185

Connections to Success
300 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111
1017 N. 6th Street, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101
(816) 288-2700
Personal & Professional Development Training - Call to get dates for upcoming classes

Warehouseman’s Training Program
3150 Mercier Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 (Suite 534)
(816) 216-6075
Forklift Driving, Material Handler, OSHA, Business Classes

Community organizations that provide assistance such as:
Employment Support Services, ID & Birth Certificate Assistance, Clothing Closet, Food Pantry, & More

Avenue of Life

Bishop Sullivan Center

Metro Lutheran Ministry

Second Chance

Village Initiative

Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Disabled individuals seeking employment in Kansas or Missouri

Women’s Employment Network