The Full Employment Council (FEC)

The Full Employment Council (FEC)

Kansas City
,
MO
feckc.org

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Full Employment Council is implementing “just in time” training in partnership with SNAP IT and the University of Missouri Kansas City to prepare job seekers with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry level positions in cyber security. This training model brings staff from SNAP IT into the university as adjunct faculty to deliver the curriculum. Students earn college credit and credentials. The average starting wage after a twelve-week program is $38.51 per hour.

About

The Full Employment Council Inc. (FEC) is the administrative entity and fiscal agent for two workforce development boards: Kansas City & Vicinity Workforce Development Board and Eastern Jackson County Workforce Development Board. FEC is a business-led private nonprofit corporation whose mission is to obtain public and private sector employment for the unemployed and underemployed residents of the greater Kansas City area. FEC accomplishes this goal by working in collaboration with businesses, local units of government, educational institutions, labor organizations, and community-based organizations. This partnership responds to employer needs while reducing unemployment and underemployment of area residents.

15,014
Number of People Served
5,600
Number of People Placed
$16.50
Average Wage
2019
data

In Demand Occupations

Software Developers, Web Design, Project Management, Analysts, Data Scientist, RN, LPN, MA, Machinists, Welders, Production, Industrial Mechanics, Logistics Shipping and Receiving, Financial Tech, Cyber Security Developers, Construction

Partnerships

University of Kansas City, University of Central Missouri, Economic Development Council of Kansas City, Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Hospital Association, West Central Community Action Agency, Kansas City Missouri School District

Driver Employers

Jet Midwest, Clay and Bailey, SnapIT Solutions, Children’s Mercy, Magna, KU Health Center

Kansas City
MO

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