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Major Businesses

Find "The One" In Kansas

We know job seeking is a lot like dating – looking for “the one” in a crowded playing field, putting yourself out there and getting caught up in routine when all you’re really looking for is that spark. Well, look no further – here in Kansas, we’re not just farmland; in fact, we’ve got some of the most sought-after suitors available, from household names like AMC to T-Mobile and industries like Advanced Manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Bioscience and Aerospace & Defense. Here, businesses of all types and sizes thrive, so you’re guaranteed to find the right fit. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or the next step forward, there are plenty of job opportunities in Kansas.

Facts & Rankings

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Companies in Kansas named America’s Most Innovative in 2023

$450M

Hill's Pet Nutrition Smart Facility Being Built in Tonganoxie, KS

$1.9B

Capital Investment by EMP Shield for a Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility

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Fortune 1000 Companies in the State of Kansas

KANSASWORKS Is Your One-Stop Shop

Kansas offers an abundance of helpful resources and tools to connect you to your dream job. KANSASWORKS, the state’s public workforce assistance system, offers a comprehensive job board for up-to-date job postings, resume-building workshops, career counseling and targeted training programs to kickstart a new career or upgrade a current one. Whether you’re looking for an apprenticeship or disability services, KANSASWORKS has got you covered. If you’re looking for veteran and military resources, the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) offers a wide range of programming to support service members, while organizations like the Kansas Hire a Veteran Job Board help connect you to employers looking to hire military-affiliated personnel.

Kansas Works

Scale New Heights in Kansas

You’re free to shoot for the stars in Kansas. We’ve got a network of higher education and upskilling resources. Kickstart a career path and pursue your passion with on-the-job training or Workforce AID, a program that connects candidates to training from businesses in need of skilled talent.

Level Up Kansas is a newly created nonprofit that helps qualified individuals gain free access to education for in-demand careers at community colleges throughout the state. The State of Kansas has also taken steps to help extend your education with additional financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants and incentives for higher education institutions like the University of Kansas, Washburn Institute of Technology, Benedictine College or Fort Hays State University.

Higher Education & Upskilling
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