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COVID RESOURCES FOR JOB SEEKERS
Workforce Center Services
All of our workforce centers (Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte County) are open to provide in-person services. We can also serve you by appointment or through virtual means (Skype, Zoom, Phone, or email). Read below to see requirements to enter any of the workforce centers.
What to expect when you arrive:
• All clients will undergo a quick “contactless” temperature check and be asked a few brief questions about your potential exposure to COVID-19.
• All clients will be required to wear a mask/mouth covering (like a bandana or scarf). If you do not have a mask, we will have disposable masks for your use.
• All clients will be asked to observe social distancing of 6 feet between themselves and anyone else in the center.
• We encourage clients to wash their hands and/or use the hand sanitizer provided in the centers both before and after your visit.
• If you are found to have a fever of 100.4 degrees or above, refuse to answer the brief questions about exposure or be found to have potential exposure based on your answers, OR refuse to wear a mask, you will not be allowed to remain in the workforce center – but we can serve you in many other ways. Please leave us your name, phone or email so that we may continue to serve you virtually at a later time.
Our career centers are continuing to take every possible measure to shift many of our previously in-person services to remote, and many resources can still be accessed over the phone, via email or online. All in-person large group meetings or events, including workshops, orientations, and hiring events, are on hold until further notice. Please follow us on social media to stay up to date on announcements about those new virtual meetings and events.
For more information, connect with your local center, or if already enrolled in our programs, contact your career advisor directly. If you cannot reach someone, please leave a message or email.
All messages will be returned as soon as possible.
Johnson County Workforce Center
(913) 577-5900
FDJO@workforcepartnership.com
Wyandotte County Workforce Center
(913) 279-2600
FDWY@workforcepartnership.com
Leavenworth County Workforce Center
(913) 651-1800
FDLV@workforcepartnership.com
KansasWorks.com
KansasWorks.com and its virtual chat function are up and running, ready to serve you. There you may create a job seeker or employer account, search or post jobs, upload your resume, and chat with our service agents if you have questions. There are a host of resource links also available through the KansasWorks.com website. Please connect with us at www.kansasworks.com.
Unemployed Due to COVID?
If you have lost work or have had your hours reduced, we encourage you to apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits through the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL). In Kansas, Governor Kelly has waived the one-week waiting period for benefits and has expanded UI claim offerings.
For comprehensive guidance and resources about state benefits related to employment and COVID-19, we highly recommend this FAQ page from KDOL: www.dol.ks.gov/covid19response. You can file a claim online at www.getkansasbenefits.gov or file by phone at (800) 292-6333. Please understand that at this time, customers are currently experiencing very long wait times on the phone. We encourage your patience and recommend filing online, if possible.
Have a job posting?
LinkedIn is offering FREE job postings for healthcare and essential industries. Click the link below to learn more.
What area employers are hiring?
If you have been laid off or lost your job due to COVID-19, know that there are employers in our community who are hiring immediately. Click to view Workforce Partnership’s most current Hot Jobs List – Click here for a list of current openings, compiled over the last week from speaking with our employer clients about the positions they need to fill right now.
Visit KansasWorks.com for a listing of all job openings in our area. Be sure to create a job seeker account and upload your resume.
Uploading your resume allows our employer clients and our staff to include your profile in a search when we are looking for particular skills.
COVID Resources For Businesses
Whether your business has slowed dramatically or has seen an increase in the need for your services during this time – we have a Business Services Team ready to assist you. Our Business Services Team has many services to offer, including helping to advertise your openings on KansasWorks.com, through our social media outlets, on our Hot Jobs List, and can also assist with screenings/assessments.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact one of the members of our Business Services Team.
Lars Leininger
larsl@workforcepartnership.com
Sloane Gage
sloaneg@workforcepartnership.com
Roberta Rowland
robertar@workforcepartnership.com
Celeste Jasperson
celestegj@workforcepartnership.com
If you are a business owner or HR representative for an employer considering work stoppages, layoffs, or furloughs, we encourage you to submit layoff notices via email to our Rapid Response Coordinator, Molly Turney at mollyt@workforcepartnership.com or call her at (913) 279-2628. She can assist you in the next steps to help affected employees.
Businesses Affected by COVID
If you have had to close your doors either temporarily or permanently due to the virus, there are many resources to assist you from interest-free loans to federal support dollars.
Small Business Development Center at JCCC
U.S. Small Business Administration
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK – Small Business Grants
Leavenworth County Development Corporation
AltCap Announces Small Business Relief Loan Fund to Provide Financial Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Small businesses can apply for the loan fund at: www.alt-cap.org/covid-relief-fund or contact (816) 216-1851, info@alt-cap.org
Other Resources
- Job seekers wanting to pivot into a new job, you can explore your natural skills and competencies using the Agile Work Profiler. Once you know your current Agilities, use the interactive Career Explorer Tools to learn about the income, preparation, work activities, and demand for each career. Workforce Partnership loves this tool as it was developed by the DeBruce Foundation, a local Kansas City-based foundation using local data and local high demand careers.
- For a national career interest tool, check out the O-Net Interest Profiler at My Next Move.
- Job seekers interested in continuing their training or education should check out Kansasworks.com to find colleges and training providers that match your career goals.
Affordable Internet Providers
If you are searching for an affordable internet provider, please visit the city’s internet provider resource page. Based on your zip code, this resource provides detailed information on local organizations that provide discounted distance learning devices, remote learning programs, and free wireless internet access.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information on how the IRS can help you, click here.