About Us

The KANSASWORKS State Board's charge is to connect all services into a comprehensive workforce system and to serve as the organizer of those connections with the ultimate goal of positioning KANSASWORKS as the premier workforce system in the nation. The board’s diverse representation assists in establishing connections and provides a statewide perspective.

Goal 1

Enhanced and Improved Workforce Service Delivery to Disadvantaged Youth

Lead efforts to identify strengths and gaps in current programming, expand transition services, and enhance integration of workforce transition services

Goal 2

Increased Workforce System and Reentry Partner Capacity to Serve Justice-Involved Individuals and Other Reentry Community Stakeholders

Increase Services for Justice-Involved Individuals and Enhance Support for Reentry-Friendly Employers.

Goal 3

Increased Business and Community Awareness of, Engagement With, and Utilization of the Workforce System

Gather Insights and Implement Efforts to Enhance Workforce System Awareness, Perception, and Utilization

Goal 4

Increased and Sustained State Board Member Engagement and Workforce System Leadership

Gather Board Member and Board Staff Input on Challenges, and Review existing Board Structures and Practices to Identify Potential Opportunities to Maximize Engagement

STATE BOARD MEMBERS

The KANSASWORKS State Board is the Governor’s principal private sector policy advisor on building a strong workforce development system that is aligned with state education policies and economic development goals. All of its members are appointed by the Governor and represent a diverse cross section of business, labor, education, vocational rehabilitation, economic development and the general public.

MEET THE BOARD

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Executive Committee

Nominating Committee

KANSASWORKS State Board
Strategic Plan

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KANSASWORKS State Board
ByLaws

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Contact Us

Address:
915 S.W. Harrison Street, Suite 250, Topeka, KS 66612

Email:
workforcesvcs@ks.gov

The KANSASWORKS State Board is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by emailing workforcesvcs@ks.gov, TDD 711 or 1-800-766-3777. Requests should be made at least (5) working days in advance of the event.