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Workforce Development

The Literacy KC Workforce Development division is comprised of workforce and college preparation, integrated education training, and workforce education. The Workforce
Development Division is committed to the holistic development of learners, providing
programs and services that empower learners to achieve their workforce educational
goals with reduced barriers.

Mid-America Regional Council’s KC Workforce research reflects Life Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain are the top in-demand career pathways for the Kansas City region. Literacy KC’s goal is to grow the workforce development division to pilot and offer credentials in each of those areas over the next five years.

We promote student success, access, and inclusion by cultivating and leveraging
partnerships with staff, and community-based organizations as well as local, state,
and national companies.

More information or questions regarding our programs? Send us an email.

  • Cost: $255 out of pocket to cover manuals, tools, and supplies for the course duration
  • Program Duration: 12-18 weeks
  • Class Meeting Times: Classes meet 3x per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

If a student does not pass their exam, they will have to pay an additional fee to retake the test. Once a student passes, they will receive three complete certifications: CNA Knowledge and Skill certification, Basic Life Support certification, and COVID certification. If a student’s license is inactive for two years, they must complete the entire program again. 

  • Cost: $150
  • Program Duration: 8 weeks
  • Class Meeting Times: Saturdays

The first five weeks of the course are completed online and cover safety. The remaining three weeks will cover how to operate forklifts. The student must pass the safety portion before taking the driver’s exam. Students will be certified in five levels of forklift and OSHA trained. Certification lasts for three years and must be renewed before fully expiring.

  • Cost: Dependent on level of program
  • Program Duration: 10 weeks
  • Class Meeting Times: 2x a week

ServSafe consists of two levels, basic and advanced. 

The basic level, also known as Food Handler, is for students wanting to only pass food in establishments and events (waitress, server, etc.). Students will pay $15 to take the exam. 

For the advanced level, Restaurant Manager, students will pay $50 for the book and $40 for the exam. 

The Workforce Development Division partners with various Kansas City business and organizations. Those partners are:

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