Great jobs KC will provide tuition for 50 program participants annually to enroll in a workforce training program that can be completed in a year or less, and that will earn them an…

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 64.058) to Great Jobs KC, Inc. (dba Kansas City Scholars Inc.) to provide workforce training and professional development services to 50 participants annually. The grant will fund tuition for participants to enroll in industry-recognized credential programs of one year or less in high-demand fields such as IT, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and construction. The program also includes four-week professional skills workshops to help participants thrive in their civilian careers. The grant period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.

Great jobs KC will provide tuition for 50 program participants annually to enroll in a workforce training program that can be completed in a year or less, and that will earn them an industry-standard credential in a high-demand field like IT, healthcare, logistics, advanced manufacturing, or construction. This program also provides participants with four-week professional skills workshops that will help them thrive in their civilian careers.