Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that $500,000 in grants have been awarded to eight organizations across Kansas to support projects aimed at attracting and retaining employees, as well as strengthening the state’s workforce through registered apprenticeships. The grants, managed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, will help existing apprenticeship programs with technical training, on-the-job experience, staffing for program management, marketing, outreach, and other related activities.
The statewide grant awardees include:
- Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Kansas, Sedgwick County: $70,886
- Kansas Farm Bureau, Riley County: $70,886
- Kansas Rural Water Association, Nemaha County: $54,170
- Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 441, Sedgwick County: $70,886
The regional grant awardees include:
- Northeast – Full Service Chimney, Johnson County: $70,886
- South Central – Textron Aviation, Sedgwick County: $59,400
- South Central – Sheet Metal Workers JATC, Local #29, Sedgwick County: $52,000
- Southeast – Crossland Construction, Cherokee County: $70,886
The Office of Registered Apprenticeship will host the third annual KANSASWORKS National Apprenticeship Week Summit on November 21 at the Salina Area Airport. To register, click here.
