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The State of Kansas Department of Commerce received a $550,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive employment services through Kansas's workforce development infrastructure, including job search assistance, career counseling, skills assessments, job referrals, and labor market information dissemination. These services are designed to provide universal access to job seekers and employers, with priority of service extended to veterans and other covered populations in accordance with Wagner-Peyser Act requirements.

The Department of Commerce serves as the state administrative entity coordinating the deployment of Employment Service resources across Kansas, leveraging partnerships with American Job Centers and local workforce development boards. The funding enables the continuation of critical workforce services that connect individuals seeking employment with employers, while supporting the development and dissemination of essential state and local labor market information to various stakeholders throughout the state.