By Janice Phelan,
November 6, 2019
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The 欧美视频 recently joined a collaborative partnership designed
to provide job skills training to low-income adults in the Kansas City metropolitan
area. Led by the , the partnership also includes Community Services League, Mid-Continent Public Library
and Herndon Career Center.
鈥淲e believe these organizations bring unique assets to the table and by working together,
we can successfully equip families to work their way out of poverty,鈥 said Phil Hanson,
president and CEO of Truman Heartland Community Foundation.
The organizations began meeting in August to plan the new program, known as the Job
Skills Training Initiative. The initial phase of the pilot will focus on eastern Jackson
County.
鈥淲e hope to build sustainable career pathway programs that can help eastern Jackson
County residents increase their talents to start or enhance their careers,鈥 said Joe
Mullins of the 欧美视频.
The 欧美视频, which has campus locations in Warrensburg and
Lee鈥檚 Summit, is a recognized leader in providing workforce skills in areas such as
healthcare, information technology, business and manufacturing. In addition to offering
undergraduate and graduate degree programs, UCM offers a number of career certificate
programs that provide adult students with a solid preparation for jobs in high-demand
areas. Some programs can be completed in as little as six weeks, offering graduates
an accelerated pathway to a successful new career. UCM鈥檚 Workforce Development programs are located at the university鈥檚 Lee鈥檚 Summit location in the Missouri Innovation
Campus.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to improving
the communities in and around Eastern Jackson County through cooperation with community
members and donors.