A KansasWorks virtual job fair is planned from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10.
During the online job fair, job seekers may chat live with commerce managers and human resources team members.
Candidates will be able to upload their resumes to a virtual job fair account before the event. Job seekers may participate via computer, smart phone or tablet.
“We have an outstanding team at the Department of Commerce— one that is filled with motivated and talented individuals,” Lieutenant Governor-Secretary David Toland said. “We’re looking for more candidates eager to join our team and fill open positions that are critical in our mission to advance economic growth and prosperity across the state.”
Numerous statewide virtual job fairs have been presented since the pandemic began and are a safe way to successfully connect Kansas job seekers and employers. Specifically, the Nov. 10 job fair will seek to fill the following open positions at Commerce: communications coordinator for the marketing-communications division; finance specialist for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; grassroots strategy developer for the Office of Rural Prosperity; Workforce services specialist; and other openings.
To register for the event, visit https://portal.premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/9716-kansas-department-commerce-kansasworks-virtual-fair?fbclid=IwAR257qWlsqD43zB6sKPzA_ooduIFCOCZRwZx9yZJtH_xZg5s6dR5tUvoVuI.
Those who need assistance in creating a resume prior to the event may contact the local workforce center at 877-509-6757.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids spoke at a news conference about the passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Today, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., the vice chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz and dozens of local leaders to celebrate passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which is expected to bring $3.8 billion to Kansas for infrastructure needs from roads and bridges to high-speed internet and public transit.
The Davids-backed bipartisan infrastructure bill passed into law last week marks the largest investment in America’s physical infrastructure in generations, creating an estimated 2 million jobs a year for the next decade.
The bill is paid for through a combination of new revenues and savings and has been called the most fiscally responsible infrastructure bill in at least a decade by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Among its provisions for Kansas include:
• $2.6 billion for highways • $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs • $272 million to improve public transportation options • a minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage • access to $3.5 billion flood mitigation assistance program • $454 million to improve water infrastructure and ensure clean drinking water across the state • $109 million for airports
“I’ve been working towards this for a while, and I’m proud to say that we passed historic, bipartisan infrastructure legislation that’s going to create good-paying jobs, make strides against climate change, and set the foundation for long-term growth here in the Kansas Third,” Rep. Davids said. “I’m not stopping there—I’m going to keep pushing to bring new investments to projects across our region, like U.S. 69 and the KCATA electric bus expansion, just like I worked to bring this bill across the finish line.”
“By working with Kansans, we will make our roads safer, drive down transportation costs for people and goods and generate economic growth all across Kansas,” said Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. “I want to thank Rep. Davids for supporting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which combined with our IKE program, will allow us to deliver the game-changing results Kansans deserve.”
The news conference in Overland Park was attended by members of the local labor community, business leaders, climate advocates, and elected officials —all applauding Davids’ work to pass this much-needed infrastructure legislation and joining the group of more than a dozen Kansas City-area leaders who backed the bill prior to its passage.
Unified Government District 5 Commissioner and LiUNA Local 1290 Public Affairs Director Mike Kane and Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Public Policy Kevin Walker joined Davids and Secretary Lorenz to speak.
Additionally, today’s event followed the first installment of Davids’ “State of Our Systems” report series on the most pressing infrastructure needs in the 3rd District, which examined bridges. The report noted that 6 of the top 10 most-travelled structurally deficient bridges in Kansas are in the 3rd District and more than 730 local bridges need repairs.
