Southeast Kansasworks, Inc.

Southeast Kansasworks, Inc. is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since October 12, 2009. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, it primarily engages in workforce development initiatives and employment services in the southeast Kansas region. The organization specializes in providing job-driven case management, apprenticeship programs, and workforce system alignment services through various federal grant sub-awards. Southeast Kansasworks, Inc. collaborates closely with the State of Kansas Department of Commerce to implement federal workforce development programs aimed at addressing local labor market needs and supporting underserved populations.

The organization has received several notable federal grant sub-awards to carry out specific workforce development projects. One such project is the Kansas Pathway Home 2 initiative, which focuses on providing intensive case management services to justice-involved individuals returning to the community. This program aims to reduce recidivism and facilitate successful reintegration into the workforce. Another significant project is the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship State Expansion, Equity and Inclusion (SAEEI) grant, which seeks to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship Programs, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Additionally, Southeast Kansasworks, Inc. is involved in the RETAINWORKS program, coordinating coaching for workforce system partners and managing professional staff to implement job training activities. These sub-awards, all administered through the State of Kansas Department of Commerce, demonstrate the organization's commitment to addressing various aspects of workforce development, including reentry services, apprenticeship expansion, and innovative job training approaches.