Statewide virtual job fair offered today

The KansasWorks Virtual Job Fair takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The virtual fair will focus on all state agency job openings.

“KansasWorks is hard at work every day connecting Kansans with employers looking to hire, and I’m pleased they are focusing on opportunities with state agencies,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “This job fair provides Kansans the opportunity to work in meaningful and good-paying jobs with great benefits, allowing them to provide a prosperous future for their families.”

The state’s 98 government agencies have approximately 900 full-time, part-time and internship opportunities available across the state. Kansas has conducted 17 virtual job fairs since the beginning of 2020, showcasing jobs from hundreds of employers across the state. More than 1,500 people have participated in the state’s job fair events this year.

“Recruiting top talent to state agencies is a high priority for the Kelly Administration,” Lt. Gov. and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “We need dynamic and visionary individuals to join our team and help provide critical services to Kansans across the state.”

The online job fairs allow those looking for work to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating agencies. To participate in the virtual job fair, regardless of previous participation, registration is required. Register at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/f5b47c20-6d1a-4035-9fd5-ae1bbcd2b3e5/state-of-kansas-agencies-government-jobs-virtual-job-fair-october-19th.

Candidates will be able to participate via any digital device, including a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Upcoming campaign events: Buttigieg appearance Wednesday, Holland campaigns

Pete Buttigieg, U.S. secretary of transportation, is scheduled to come to Kansas City, Kansas, on Wednesday afternoon for a Get Out the Vote rally in support of Democrats.

He will be encouraging volunteers to get out and campaign, call voters and work with Common Sense Kansas, the Kansas Democratic Coordinated Campaign.

Holland appearance at library

Mark Holland, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, will participate in a voter forum from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Today’s public meetings

KCKPS Finance Committee to meet

The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Finance Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in a Zoom meeting. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86337249491?pwd=QXNJa1lGdnRqdGtCOElCN0ZYd1E0QT09. The passcode is 446472.

Charter Ordinance subcommittee to meet

The Unified Government Charter Ordinance subcommittee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The public may view the meeting in person in the fifth floor conference room, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas, or virtually through a Zoom meeting. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84372898888?pwd=YzJxUVNhQ0lFNDlDK250WU9OS2RyQT09. The meeting ID is 843 7289 8888. The passcode is 163819.

Public Arts and Placemaking subcommittee to meet

The UG Public Arts and Placemaking subcommittee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The public may view the meeting in the fifth floor conference room, Suite 515, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas, or virtually through a Zoom meeting. The subcommittee will set goals, objectives and expectations. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85739347451?pwd=Sy9oN3VFUVJESUc2a2tFZXdlUnljdz09. The meeting ID is 857 3934 7451. The passcode is 181227.

Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force committee to meet

The UG Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force Committee will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The public may view the meeting in person in the fifth floor conference room of City Hall, Suite 515, at 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas, or virtually on Zoom. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89892984236?pwd=U0xSbWQ2dUVxWi9iVS9mNmYvb0FaUT09. The meeting ID is 898 9298 4236 and the passcode is 763439.

Land Bank Policy Review subcommittee to hold community conversation

The UG’s Land Bank Policy Review subcommittee will hold a community conversation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The meeting is in person at the Eisenhower Community Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.