Employment Services
Removing barriers to employment for success in the workforce
EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED
Illuminating the Pathway for Economic Empowerment
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is a trusted organization in this community that is committed to helping disconnected individuals rebuild their lives. Our Workforce Development: General Employment Services program helps disconnected individuals access previously untapped resources that help them remove barriers to employment. The program provides individuals the skills they need to attain complete economic self-sufficiency.
Program Services
Individualized career coaching
Professional development education
Career exploration and job search assistance
Interview clothing
Resume and interview coaching
Support in removing barriers to successful employment
Eligibility Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Authorized to work in the U.S
- Be currently unemployed or underemployed
- Committed to engaging in career coaching through one-on-one training
- Live within Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ 21 counties of service
- At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline
- Additional eligibility criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Why Employers Work With Us
Catholic Charities has partnered with over 100 businesses in the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas over the last decade. The benefits of partnering with us include:
- Increased workplace diversity and access to a previously unexplored talent pool
- Access to pre-screened applicant referrals with skills matched to job openings
- Assistance with onboarding processes and paperwork
- Post-employment follow-up support and mediation, as needed
Contact Us
General Employment Services is part of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Workforce Development department.
Use the form below to contact the Workforce Development team.
Please submit other questions to our general Contact Catholic Charities page.
Hope Stories & Blog Posts About Our Workforce Development Programs
Excelling at School & a Career Thanks to the St. Rita Workforce Development Program
Lyle had recently been laid off from a full-time job. He took a temporary position at Wal-Mart until he could figure out his next steps,
A Workforce Story – Gregory
Workforce received a referral from the FSC site manager in Lawrence for a gentleman that needed a new career path. When the Workforce Specialist met
A Workforce Story – Haley
Rasmussen University has been a great partner of the St. Rita Program to connect with students in their Practical or Registered Nursing programs who need
