Nationally in Labor Participation
Connecting job-seekers with businesses
16 Jan 2017
"A well-trained workforce is critical to small-business success. What I hear from business is that it's hard to find help that meets their needs."
~ Jon Tester, Senator from Montana
Finding good employees is a challenge for businesses and finding a good job is a challenge for job seekers. That’s why wKREDA is working to create a bridge between the two groups. The “We Have Jobs” initiative promotes the Western Kansas Jobs website, which features detailed information about opportunities in 55 counties in western Kansas.
This website is a valuable one-stop-shop for job seekers and for those interested in advertising jobs. Visit the site:
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