The EDC has selected three organizations to focus on during the 2014 United Way campaign. All of these organizations promote the mission of the EDC…economic development and employment readiness.
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Environmental Education and Workforce Development for Urban Youth
[spacer height=”5px”]Green Works in Kansas City excels at environmental education and workforce development for urban high school students and in creating partnerships with local businesses, and organizations that open doors for our students and positively impact their futures. We educate students about the environment and involve them in meaningful service projects. We provide job skill training and financial literacy training to prepare our students for summer internships, and life after high school.We began in the fall of 2007 and have worked with 160 students and funded nearly 10,000 hours of internships for our students. While many of our graduates are currently attending college, we do have three students employed at their former internship sites. [read_more_button link=”http://www.greenworkskc.org”]Learn more[/read_more_button]
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Committed to Providing Opportunity and Support
[spacer height=”5px”]United Inner City Services (UICS) is a multi-service community based agency serving the 12th Street corridor of Kansas City, Missouri since 1967. It is committed to providing opportunity and support to individuals and families through services that include Early Childhood Education, Arts, Emergency Assistance, and Family and Community Engagement. The primary focus of UICS is the St. Mark Child and Family Development Center, offering premiere early childhood education year-round for infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children. We make sure children are ready for kindergarten by providing a high quality learning program that enhances their intellectual, social, physical and emotional development. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. We’re giving them good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of themselves and teach them how to learn, making a difference throughout their lives. [read_more_button link=”http://www.uicskc.com”]Learn more[/read_more_button]
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Changing Lives of Women
[spacer height=”5px”]The Women’s Employment Network helps women earn a brighter future for themselves, families and our community. Through structured and personalized career services, WEN creates positive change in the lives of women who struggle with social, economic and educational barriers to employment. WEN’s efforts help women discover their own abilities, gain employment and build a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. [read_more_button link=”http://www.kcwen.org”]Learn more[/read_more_button]
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