Tyryn, a senior at Central High School, enrolled in the I-70 Career Academy. The program gave him valuable preparation for a career, including resume creation, interview prep, workplace expectations. I-70 Career Academy also included a Virtual Reality (VR) component, which allowed students to explore an array of careers, from veterinary medicine to mechanical and building maintenance. Tyryn’s favorite VR experiences were the fiber optic installation and office work, where he learned about...

Proclamation NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2026 WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week annually raises awareness of the vital role Registered Apprenticeships provide in meeting critical industry workforce demands. Registered Apprenticeship programs develop the highly skilled workforce that employers need and create pathways for Americans to catapult into in-demand, high-paying careers in the Kansas City vicinity and across the nation; and WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship...

In early September, Kansas City area workers reached out to local media, telling them about layoffs at a local company. KMBC Channel 9's...