Month: February 2019

Storm spotter training seminar to be Feb. 5

For those who are interested in the weather, a storm spotter training seminar will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, Dr. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

The Wyandotte County Emergency Management Department is the host of the seminar, which will help residents be prepared to deal with severe weather.

The seminar is free and open to the public. Staff from the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, will lead the seminar.

Those attending will learn to recognize, identify and relay information about severe weather. They also will learn the difference between severe and non-severe weather. They will learn how to and what to report to the National Weather Service.

NAACP plans to hold medallion ceremony for Vietnam era veterans

The Kansas City, Kansas, Branch NAACP plans to hold a medallion ceremony for Vietnam era veterans in the community on April 2.

At the ceremony, officials from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office will present a Vietnam War medallion, medal and certificate to the veteran or their family members.

All Vietnam War era veterans in this area are encouraged to apply for the Kansas Vietnam Era Medallion, Medal and Certificate of Appreciation, according to the NAACP.

To qualify, the veteran must have served on active duty in the U.S. military between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. The veteran must have been a legal resident of Kansas at the time he or she entered or when he or she was discharged from military service, is now a legal resident of Kansas or was a legal resident at the time of his or her death.

Also, the veteran must have received an honorable discharge, or still be in active service in an honorable status, or have active service in an honorable status at the time or his or her death. The veteran is eligible whether he or she served in the U.S. or in a foreign country.

Family members of deceased veterans also may apply to receive the medallion on their behalf.

Applicants will need to complete the Kansas Vietnam War Medallion Program Application Form and have a copy of their military service document sent by Tuesday, Feb. 12, to Kansas City, Kansas, Branch NAACP, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kansas, 66102, Attn.: Veterans Committee.

Those who need assistance with their applications may call the NAACP office at 913-281-7900 or email [email protected].

From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, there will be persons available to assist with the application at the NAACP office, 21 N. 12th St., Suite 230, Kansas City, Kansas 66102.

KCKCC to hold ‘Get Hired-Kansas City’ Career Fair

by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC

Kansas City Kansas Community College’s 2019 Get Hired-Kansas City Career Fair will be April 25.

With more than 90 employers last year, this is considered one of the largest career fairs in the area. Employers are urged to register early to get a booth before space runs out.

The fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at the Reardon Convention Center, 510 Minnesota Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas. There are special accommodations for veterans and disabled from 9 to 10 a.m.

Last year, more than 90 employers were present to meet with attendees, and a number of those interviewed were hired on the spot.

“We are here to serve our community in the best ways possible. Employers are eager to hire attendees while service organizations will be present to assist with other needs attendees may have who come to the career fair,” said Alicia Hooks, director of entrepreneurship, workforce, and the career center at KCKCC.

The host of the career fair is KCKCC in partnership with Congresswoman Sharice Davids’ office, the Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor’s Office, Veterans Affairs, Workforce Partnership and other service agencies and volunteers ready to assist attendees.

To register online, visit https://gethiredkc.eventbrite.com. Early bird pricing is available until Feb. 28. Regular pricing on all booth space ends April 12. Reserve a booth early.

There is no charge to attend for individuals who are applying for a job.

For more information on the Career Fair, call 913-288-7880 or email [email protected].