Associated General Contractors of Kansas

Contact Person: Michael Gibson
Address: 765 E. 2nd Street North, Wichita, KS 67202 (Also, office in Topeka)
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Email:
Website: http://www.agcks.org/ and http://www.buildupks.com/
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Organization Overview

The Associated General Contractors of Kansas works to support workforce development in the construction industry, providing resources and services for youth and adults, particularly those from underserved communities. Their focus is on providing job placements, career readiness training, and skills development, especially for those facing barriers such as economic disadvantage or involvement in the criminal justice system.

Target Demographics

The Associated General Contractors of Kansas serves a wide variety of youth and adult populations, including:

Youth:
- Youth from low-income families, homeless or housing-insecure youth, and underserved communities
- Youth transitioning out of foster care or involved in child welfare services
- Youth involved in the criminal justice system (juvenile justice system, probation, diversion programs)
- Youth with limited educational attainment (high school dropouts, youth without a high school diploma)
- Teen parents
Adults:
- Individuals over 55
- Long-term unemployed individuals
- Individuals with Spanish as their primary language
- Individuals with criminal records

Services Offered

The organization provides a comprehensive suite of career readiness and workforce development services:

Job Placement & Work-Based Learning Opportunities:

Full-time and part-time job placements
Paid and unpaid internship placements
Job shadowing and paid work-based learning placements

Career Readiness Services:

Job search assistance, job matching, and job screening
Job fairs, job coaching, and career pathways/exploration
Interest and skill assessments
Workshops, resume writing, and basic skills training
Soft skills and professional skills training
Training referrals, incentives/grant referrals, and licensing/certification assistance

Organization Overview

Target Demographics

Services Offered

Additional Services