Success Stories

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Job Corps Youth 'Exceeding Expectations' in FEC-Funded Work Experiences

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Breonna Mozzee: Youth Internship Leads to Career

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Upcoming Opportunities at the Full Employment Council

From IT training to great job openings, there are plenty of opportunities at the FEC. Scroll down to see some upcoming jobs, events and...

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Deliah Lopez: KC Youth Starts New Career in IT

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Hot Job! Become an Energy Auditor and earn $17/hr

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FEC Leadership Attend NAWDP Conference

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals hosted their 38th Annual Conference, bringing together workforce...

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Going the Extra Mile: Darnell Jenkins Succeeds with Supportive Services

Getting a job is often the easy part of the journey to self-sufficiency. The hard part is overcoming the barriers that sometimes prevent...

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'Agents of Change': Women in Leadership at the FEC

The benefits of women in leadership are many, definite and measurable. Shelley Penn, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of...

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Clyde McQueen Celebrates 35 Years with the FEC

If you ask Clyde McQueen about what he does at the Full Employment Council, he's likely to use the word "serve" rather than "lead." But...

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A Second Chance at Life

Shay Hawes knows something about second chances. After getting out of prison, Hawes found life really difficult for someone with his...

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The Full Employment Council Receives Grant From Health Forward Foundation

The Full Employment Council was one of 11 nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City area to receive a grant from the Health Forward...

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On the Road to Success: A CDL Leads to a Career

Kellie Allen worked in jobs that weren’t long-term, and held no future possibilities. She was interested in finding a career. She...

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MWA Leads to Success for Clay County Resident

When she lived in Mississippi, Tiffany Halvorsen did odd jobs to keep her family afloat. But when she moved to Kansas City, she knew she...

Communications

A Life-Changing Opportunity

Steve Simmons had been seeking positions with graphic design companies, but his options were limited, and he felt like he was stuck in...

Communications

Opening Doors with an IT Apprenticeship

Christian Barrett was delivering mail for the post office before life changed for many in 2020. He saw this time as a “really great...

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Spotlight on Apprenticeships: SnapIT

SnapIT Solutions is a local tech solutions company, providing software and hardware designs, creating products that are challenging and...

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Like Mother, Like Son: How Two Ray County Residents Achieved Success

Benjamin Glenn, of Richmond, knew he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement because he wanted to be a good role model to his own...

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Spotlight: Kansas City Public School District's Middle College Program

The Middle College Program offers young people in the Kansas City area an unconventional path for high school graduation and a college...

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Working toward Success: Alain Nunez

Alain Nunez sits at a computer, looking over the screen to find what needs done next to ensure it is in full working order for the next...

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From Homeless to Hired: Jeffery's Story

Jeffery Kreisel lived at the City Union Mission Christian Life Center, a local shelter for the homeless in Kansas City. Last June, he...