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Women’s Employment Network Launches “AI for Beginners” Certificate Course to Equip Job Seekers for the Future of Work
The Women’s Employment Network (WEN), a leading Kansas City nonprofit dedicated to helping women achieve career success and financial independence, has launched a new online course designed to make artificial intelligence more accessible for job seekers and career changers. The program, “AI for Beginners: Earn Your Certificate,” was created by Amy Coleman-Miller, MIT alumna and WEN’s AI & Digital Programs Lead, to provide practical, step-by-step guidance on using AI in the job search
News Release: 10/6/2025
September 19, 2025 Community Housing of Wyandotte County is now Build WyCo Kansas City, KS — Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC) today announced its new name to the public – Build WyCo. The new name comes with an updated logo and color palette. “We’ve always known that neighborhoods are more than just rooftops,” CEO, Brennan Crawford said in anannouncement video, “Housing has always been at the center of our mission, but people also need places to gather, things to do together, and financial
500 Birthdays! 500 Moments of Joy!
We hit a milestone! 500 birthdays! 500 kids celebrated on their birthdays by their parents and caregivers! Every birthday we celebrate is a reminder of what the community can do when we come together with purpose and compassion through partnerships with Kansas City social service agencies. We created a space where parents and caregivers are empowered to shop with dignity and pride. 500 birthdays - 500 moments of joy - 500 reasons to celebrate - 500 children who experienced joy and hope on their special
A Second Chance as an Adult Learner with Great Jobs KC
Beginning Again Tim is a University of Missouri, Kansas City graduate supported by the KC Scholars Adult Learner Program. Tim worked as a Graphic Design Technician in 2020, but his role soon dissolved when COVID-19 hit the community. Instead of looking for a position that would be a short-term fix, Tim decided it was time to pursue his passion for programming and web development and land a job in the tech field. As Tim began this process, he soon realized the struggles of finding a quality job in this
Heartland Special Needs Foundation Hosts Free Community Education Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heartland Special Needs Foundation Email: Director@HeartlandSpecialNeedsFoundation.org Phone: (816) 560-6368 Heartland Special Needs Foundation Hosts Free Community Education Event Empowering Families: Tools for a Secure and Supported Future Overland Park, KS – September 15, 2025 – The Heartland Special Needs Foundation (HSNF), a Kansas City–based 501(c)(3) public charity, invites families, caregivers, and community members to a free educational program, “Empowering
KC Job Fair: A Powerful Platform for Nonprofits to Connect Talent with Opportunity
The Women’s Employment Network (WEN) is excited to announce that the KC Job Fair returns on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. For over 15 years, this event has been one of Kansas City’s largest and most affordable hiring events—bringing together employers, job seekers, and community organizations committed to strengthening our local workforce. This year, WEN is encouraging nonprofits in the employment, workforce development, and social services sectors to
Union Station is Home to Theatre for Young America
Union Station is Home to Theatre for Young America The 2025 - 2026 Season has been announced with a option for "Flex Pass Season Tickets" through August 31. SUPER FIRST SATURDAY SINGLE ADMISSION TICKET SALE! For the first Saturday performance of each play: BUY ONE TICKET, GET ONE TICKET FREE (maximum 10 purchased, 10 free) Use BOGO CODE (Buy One Get One): OKAY 10/14/2025 - 11/1/2025 - How I Became a Pirate 11/28/2025 - 12/23/2025 - Junie B Jingle Bells, Batman Smells 3/17/2026 - 4/18/2026 - Dairy
Accounting Today Ranks RSM No. 5 on List of 2025 Top 100 Firms
CHICAGO – (April 29, 2025) – Accounting Today released its 2025 Top 100 Firms list last month, ranking RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market – No. 5 on the list. This is the 19th consecutive year RSM has received this ranking on the annual list. The “Planting the Seeds of Growth” section of Accounting Today’s special report states that the largest firms in the profession are incorporating a variety of elements into their overall growth
