Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas

What Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas does

Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, operating publicly as Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2000 and designated as the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) for Local Area IV of Kansas. It administers U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs across six counties — Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, and Sumner — and serves as the Administrative Entity and Program Administrator for the regional workforce system. The organization operates four staffed Workforce Centers (Wichita, El Dorado, Wellington, Arkansas City) under the KANSASWORKS brand, integrated into the national American Job Centers network, and employs 51-100 people.

Core products and services fall into three buckets: (1) KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers, providing job seekers with daily postings, featured jobs, labor market information, re-employment assistance, career pathways exploration, KANSASWORKS online job search, and employer-facing recruitment, WorkKeys testing, employer incentives, and Registered Apprenticeships; (2) the Digital Skills Program, which delivers tiered training from computer basics through Google and IBM IT/Tech certifications, including the statewide Digital Skills Access Project; and (3) specialized programs such as the WIOA Youth Program, the HYPE youth initiative, SCSEP for older workers, and veterans re-employment. Underlying technology is largely the Geographic Solutions workforce platform that powers KANSASWORKS, supplemented by Ebsco Learning Express, LinkedIn Learning, Google Careers, and IBM SkillsBuild for self-study, plus an internal Virtual Career Center and E-Alerts notification service.

Revenue is generated primarily through government grants and allocations — chiefly U.S. DOL WIOA formula and competitive funds, state grants, and local government contracts — with secondary fee-for-service revenue from consultation engagements delivered to other LWDBs and workforce organizations in at least seven states, plus corporate and foundation grants for programmatic initiatives. Services to job seekers are provided at no cost. The go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach through job fairs, workshops, K-12 and post-secondary career pathways, and direct employer engagement via spotlight programs (e.g., GraceMed Health Clinic, Novacoast), supported by an Employer Summit series and partnerships with the Greater Wichita Partnership, Kansas WorkforceOne, and the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. The organization has been recognized as a high-performing LWDB for grant management, fiscal administration, monitoring, case management, employer collaboration, earn-and-learn models, and youth employment practices.

Name

Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas

Legal name

Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Website

https://workforce-ks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas operates KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers across six South Central Kansas counties as a non-profit Local Workforce Development Board, delivering WIOA-funded job seeker, employer, youth, veteran, and digital-skills services at no cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job seeker services
• Employer recruitment services
• Digital skills training
• Career pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Allocations: Primary funding from U.S. Department of Labor WIOA programs, federal allocated and competitive funds, state grants, and local government contracts. The organization serves as Administrative Entity and Program Administrator for these workforce development programs.
2. Fee-for-Service Activities: Generated revenue from fee-for-service activities, including workforce training and consultation services provided to other entities.
3. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Receives funding from corporate investments and private nonprofit/foundation grants for workforce development initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas operates the KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers across six counties in South Central Kansas as a designated Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) for Local Area IV. It delivers a one-stop American Job Centers resource providing job search assistance, career training, digital skills programs, apprenticeships, youth employment programs, employer recruitment support, and consultation services to other workforce boards. Services are funded primarily through U.S. Department of Labor WIOA programs, state and federal grants, and foundation/corporate grants, and are delivered at no cost to job seekers.

Product overview

Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas operates the KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers across six counties in South Central Kansas as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and Local Workforce Development Board. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of workforce development services organized around three core areas: (1) KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers as the primary one-stop resource for job seekers and employers; (2) Digital Skills Program offering tiered computer skills training from basics to industry certifications via Google and IBM partnerships; and (3) WIOA programs including youth employment, registered apprenticeships, and specialized training initiatives. Additional services include career pathways exploration, workshops and assessments, virtual career center access, job fairs, E-Alerts notifications, and consultation services for workforce development organizations. The organization also manages federal, state, and grant-funded workforce development programs and has provided consultation to workforce boards across multiple states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers: One-stop resource within the American Job Centers Network for job seekers and employers in South Central Kansas.
• WIOA Programs
• Digital Skills
• Digital Skills Access Project
• HYPE (Youth Employment Project)
• WIOA Youth Program
• Registered Apprenticeship Program

Products and services

• KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers - South Central Kansas One-stop resource within the American Job Centers Network providing job seekers with tools and training for building careers and helping employers with hiring, training, and human resources needs across Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, and Sumner counties in Kansas.
• Digital Skills Program Free tiered program providing computer skills training and industry-recognized certifications to job seekers, mature workers, youth, and other Kansas residents seeking to bridge the digital skills gap.
• Job Seeker Services Suite of free career services for individual job seekers including job postings, job fairs, labor market information, re-employment services, career pathways exploration, and training program access.
• Employer Services Workforce solutions for employers including recruitment support, employer incentives, training programs, WorkKeys skills assessments, and employer spotlight partnerships.
• WIOA Programs Federally funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act employment and training programs administered as the LWDB for Local Area IV, providing adult, dislocated worker, and youth employment services.
• WIOA Youth Program Youth-focused employment and training program under WIOA providing career pathways, digital literacy, and employment support for eligible young people in South Central Kansas.
• Youth Employment Project (HYPE) Community outreach program helping young people prepare for employment through career readiness activities and workforce preparation.
• Workshops and Assessments Career-focused workshops and assessments delivered at Workforce Centers covering resume building, AI starter labs, occupational assessments, and other job-readiness topics.
• Virtual Career Center Online resource hub providing virtual access to career services for recently unemployed individuals, job seekers, those seeking career training, and employers.
• Career Pathways Career exploration resources developed with regional education institutions mapping educational requirements and career opportunities across industry clusters including IT/Systems Support, Healthcare, Transportation/Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, and Energy.
• E-Alerts Email subscription notifications providing updates on board meetings, daily job postings, job fairs, labor market information, and RFPs.
• Consultation Services Fee-for-service professional consulting for other Local Workforce Development Boards and economic development organizations covering fiscal management, data collection, monitoring, and reporting.
• Job Fairs Job fair events such as the Get Hired Job Fair, hosted by or in partnership with the Workforce Centers, connecting local employers with job seekers.
• Registered Apprenticeship Program Earn-and-learn Registered Apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with related instruction for job seekers and employers, including the MeadowLARK Grant initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as high-performing LWDB with exemplary practices in grant management, fiscal administration, monitoring, case management, innovative employer collaboration, and youth employment programs

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• American Institutes for ResearchmoderateOthersUtilized for contractual consultation services, providing expertise in workforce development research and evaluation.
• Brookings InstitutemoderateOthersEngaged for contractual consultation on economic research and policy development related to workforce development.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CitymoderateOthersCollaborated with for workforce development research and economic analysis consultation.
• Geographic SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing workforce solutions software for the KANSASWORKS system and job search platforms.
• Jobs for the FuturemoderateOthersEngaged for contractual consultation on workforce development strategies and programs.
• MathematicamoderateOthersResearch organization utilized for workforce development evaluation and policy research consultation.
• National Association of Workforce BoardsmoderateOthersProfessional association membership and collaboration for workforce board best practices and advocacy.
• National Fund for Workforce SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for workforce solutions collaboration, funding initiatives, and regional workforce development programs.
• US Department of LaborcoreOthersPrimary funder through WIOA programs; serves as Administrative Entity for Department of Labor workforce development programs.
• State of KansascoreOthersState government partner providing workforce development funding and oversight for Local Area IV programs.
• LWDB Consultation Partners (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, New York, Montana, Texas, Pennsylvania)moderateOthersOther Local Workforce Development Boards that have utilized the WA's expertise for contractual consultation on workforce development.
• Kansas WorkforceOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing Career Pathways with education institutions from K-12, vocational trainers, community colleges, and universities across the region.
• Regional Growth Plan PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partnership including Greater Wichita Partnership, focused on growing the greater Wichita region's economy through workforce development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maximus: Large government services contractor with a workforce services division operating employment programs and case management under federal contracts. Comparable in delivering government-funded workforce programs at scale, though broader in scope.
• ResCare Community Living: Provider of workforce, vocational rehabilitation, and community-based employment services for individuals with barriers to employment. Comparable in serving vocational rehabilitation populations and providing employment placement services.
• Jobs for the Future: National nonprofit focused on workforce development strategy, research, and policy. Comparable as both a contracted research/strategy partner to this organization and a broader operator of workforce programs and initiatives.

Direct peers

• Year Up: Nonprofit providing workforce training and career pathway programs focused on young adults from underserved communities. Comparable in offering earn-and-learn, employer partnerships, and certification-driven pathways for youth transitioning into employment.
• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and digital skills training with employer partnerships leading to certification and job placement. Directly comparable to the Digital Skills program with Google and IBM certifications offered to job seekers.
• Equus Workforce Solutions: Workforce services provider operating WIOA programs, career centers, and employment programs under government contracts. Closely comparable as a contractor delivering WIOA-funded workforce development and case management services.
• CareerSource Florida: Statewide network of workforce development boards in Florida providing WIOA-funded employment and training services. Comparable as a multi-region LWDB network operator with similar employer and job-seeker service models.
• Workforce Development Board of Western Pennsylvania: One of the LWDBs that contracts for consultation services from Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas. Comparable as a regional LWDB operating WIOA programs and job-seeker/employer services in a defined multi-county geography.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and career placement programs across the U.S. Highly comparable as a non-profit organization delivering integrated employment services, training, and employer engagement for job seekers with barriers.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National advocacy and policy organization focused on skills training and workforce development. Comparable as a sector strategy and policy partner, and as an organization shaping WIOA-related funding and program design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WorkforceCenter
• Xx.com/workforcecenter

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