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ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:47:00 +0000

The economy has been on one of the longest upturns in history with exceptionally low unemployment rates. Technical and digital skills are transforming jobs across all sectors. The downside to the changing economy is the large number of unfilled jobs requiring these skills and a large sector of our population in need of jobs, but which lack the relevant skills. This is the tip of a much larger socio-economic iceberg.

Summer tech camp now registering youth

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 05:49:00 +0000

Check out @ibsaonline's Tweet: https://twitter.com/ibsaonline/status/723748534231556096?s=09

Grant Opportunity: Youth Opportunity Fund

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:14:00 +0000

This week the Citi Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance launched the Youth Opportunity Fund, a new component of the Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress initiative. This $3 million grant fund seeks to support innovative programs that prepare low-income youth, ages 16 to 24, for lifelong success.
Given your organization’s commitment to youth economic opportunity, we invite you to submit an idea for consideration or help us spread the word to your networks.

The Youth Opportunity Fund will award one-year grants up to $250,000 to nonprofits in 10 major U.S. cities: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York City, St. Louis, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
We’re investing in nonprofits that partner with municipal governments, leverage technology, collaborate across key sectors, and serve as models for replication and scalability.

The Youth Opportunity Fund builds on the Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress initiative – a three-year $50 million commitment to give 100,000 low-income youth in the United States the opportunity to develop the workplace skills and leadership experience necessary to compete in a 21st century economy.
For more information about the Youth Opportunity Fund and to submit your program idea please visit theAmerica’s Promise website. The deadline for submissions is May 22, 2015.

http://www.americaspromise.org/youthopportunityfund

Google Fiber Blog: Advancing digital literacy in Kansas City

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:50:00 +0000

Google Fiber Blog: Advancing digital literacy in Kansas City: From helping job-seekers expand their digital skills to teaching seniors how to email long-distance relatives, organizations in Kansas City ...

Modernizing Workforce Development, With States as Key Partners

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 01:49:00 +0000

State workforce agencies are integral to the department's ability to expand employment opportunities and ensure fair and safe workplaces. On Feb. 19, representatives from many of these organizations gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' 2015 Winter Policy Forum. Topics discussed included the president's proposed fiscal year 2016 budget and the continually improving economy and labor market. The implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — the first major reform to federal job training programs in more than 15 years — was of particular interest to many. Deputy Secretary of Labor Christopher P. Lu thanked the participants for their contributions to the economic recovery. He emphasized the importance of partnerships at the federal, state and local levels and how partnerships are essential to WIOA's success. "WIOA will modernize workforce development, building an even more integrated, job-driven system that links job seekers with local and regional employers," Lu said.

Learn About the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

http://www.doleta.gov/wioa

Washburn Law sets free legal clinics for veterans

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 23:53:00 +0000

Veterans or their family members who need legal help on matters of wills, living wills and durable powers of attorney can receive free help at two upcoming clinics sponsored by the Washburn University School of Law.

Two Veterans Legal Assistance Clinics are scheduled on Saturday mornings, Feb. 28 and March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at the law school, 1700 S.W. College.

The clinic for veterans or families of those with military service will be staffed by Washburn Law students working without charge under the supervision of faculty members. Those seeking assistance will undergo an initial screening before meeting with upper-level students who have been certified by the Kansas Supreme Court to be legal interns at the school's Law Clinic.

Veterans or their family members are asked to bring proof of military connection and must meet financial eligibility requirements. Information about eligibility can be obtained by calling (785).670-1191.

What is Good Social Media Content?

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:14:00 +0000

Effective social media means keeping things interesting, engaging and helpful. The ultimate goal is to get followers to share and participate. But, what is 'good' content? Is it staying away from political, spammy or unethical posts? Yes, but it's not that simple. We live in a socially saturated world that demands worthwhile messages that quickly grab our interest.

Some things to consider:

La Unica Supermarket in Topeka Kansas

http://youtu.be/PJwkKkG6sb4

Webinar: Investing in Youth and the Community: Summer Youth Employment Programs

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:19:00 +0000

May 2014

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, the Office of Family Assistance's Peer TA Network, along with partners from the U.S. Departments of Labor, and Housing and Urban Development, hosted the Investing in Youth and the Community: Summer Youth Employment Programs Webinar. This Webinar explored emerging initiatives, partnerships, and strategies for implementing summer youth employment programs. The Webinar highlighted federal, state, private, and public services available to engage youth in summer employment, while also providing TANF-serving organizations and other stakeholders with the opportunity to learn how to engage various partners in support of summer youth employment activities. Presenters included representatives from Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, Brandeis University's Center for Youth and Communities, and the Denver Public Housing Authority's Youth Employment Academy.

As a followup to this presentation, OFA created a series of Summer Youth Employment Program Profiles – providing more in-depth information on the background, program model, lessons learned, outcomes, and successes for a number of programs engaging youth in summer employment. These profiles highlight the activities of the City of Richmond, Department of Employment and Training's YouthWORKS Division; the City of Buffalo, Buffalo Employment and Training Center; and the Denver Housing Authority's Youth Employment Academy.

Powerpoint Presentation [PDF - 4,209 KB]

Webinar transcript [PDF - 815 KB]

Audio Recording [MP3 - 41,664 KB]

Program Profile: Buffalo Employment and Training Center [PDF - 198 KB]

Program Profile: Denver Housing Authority [PDF - 227 KB]

Program Profile: City of Richmond, Department of Employment and Training's YouthWORKS Division [PDF - 350 KB]

https://peerta.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm?event=viewTopic&sectionTopicId=13&topicId=3&tabtopic=3&sectionId=2&nav=3#posting3073

Kansas Expungement Forms (Adult)

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:18:00 +0000

The following forms have been reviewed and approved by the Kansas Judicial Council. Forms will be downloaded into a new window.

ADULT EXPUNGEMENT FORMS - Arrest Records Only

Instructions for Expungement of Arrest Record PDF | Word (07/2014)
Expungement Cover Sheet PDF | Word (07/2014)
Criminal Cover Sheet PDF | Word (12/14)
Petition for Expungement of Arrest Record PDF | RTF (02/2013)
Notice of Hearing PDF | RTF (12/2014)
Order for Expungement of Arrest Record PDF | RTF (02/2013)
Order Denying Expungement of Arrest Record PDF| RTF (02/2013)

ADULT EXPUNGEMENT FORMS - Conviction or Diversion

Instructions for Expungement of Conviction or Diversion PDF | Word (07/2014)
Expungement Cover Sheet PDF | Word (07/2014)
Criminal Cover Sheet PDF | Word (12/14)
Petition for Expungement of Conviction or Diversion PDF | WORD (07/2013)
Notice of Hearing PDF | RTF (12/2014)
Order for Expungement of Conviction or Diversion PDF | WORD (07/2013)
Order Denying Expungement of Conviction or Diversion PDF | RTF (02/2013)

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THESE PACKETS, PLEASE SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY. The Kansas Bar Association'slawyer referral service provides answers to many questions such as how to find a lawyer, services available to the public, and the potential fees and costs involved.

Note: To view and print some of these documents you need special software, available for free at Adobe Acrobat® Reader™.

What is the procedure to expunge a conviction?

Please proceed to Procedure on Expungement Cases for applicable information.

Register for Our Upcoming Webinar: Connections Project RFP

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:01:00 +0000

Register for Our Upcoming Webinar: Connections Project RFP!

RFP – Connections Project: Expanding Employment and Economic Opportunity for Homeless Jobseekers

Wednesday, January 28th, 2015: 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. CST

This webinar will provide an overview of the Connections Project RFP application, process, and submission deadlines, as well as answer questions submitted by attendees. If you plan on submitting a Letter of Interest, we encourage you to attend this webinar and bring your questions!

Click here to Register »

It is time to do something different – to take bold steps to seed innovation and collaboration among multiple systems in order to address the employment needs and interests of homeless jobseekers head on.

That's why we're excited to open the Request for Proposals process and get a chance to work with some of you through the Connections Project. The Connections Project is a three year, place-based, systems-level collaboration and capacity-building invitation to communities nationwide. The goal of the Connections Project is to increase employment and economic opportunity for homeless jobseekers through systems change.

The Connections Project Request for Proposals aims to identify, through a multi-phase competitive process, up to five Connections Project Sites that will plan, implement, and strengthen innovative systems collaboration ideas in order to meet the goal of increasing employment and economic opportunity for homeless jobseekers.

Selected Connections Project Sites may be awarded funding of up to $125,000 per Connections Project Award Site over the full project period, intensive technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities.

Have a question about the Connections Project? Ask it at nceh@heartlandalliance.org.
To learn more about the Connections Project and to apply, click here.

Click here to Register »

Heartland Alliance's National Initiatives on Poverty & Economic Opportunity focus on ensuring that everyone who wants to work has the tools and opportunities to do so. These initiatives are designed to address chronic unemployment though the capturing and dissemination of best practices, seeding of research on promising practices, field building activities and policy change. We are strategically aligned and frequently collaborate with thousands of employment, training and service providers, anti-poverty, workforce, reentry, and homelessness advocates, researchers, and government officials.

Become a member or make a donation

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Applications Open for the CBMA Accelerator!

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:34:00 +0000

Apply (or Nominate a Leader) to Become a Black Male Achievement Innovator! As part of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement's official re-launch activities focused on building a beloved community for black men and boys, the Social Innovation Accelerator is launching its 2015 application process for the next cohort of Black Male Achievement (BMA) Innovators! A Black Male Achievement Innovator is a leader whose organization exemplifies the pursuit of high performance that leads to tangible results in improving the life outcomes of black men and boys and who has the passion and potential to increase his/her local and national leadership. For the 2015-2016 cohort, the Accelerator is launching a national and local (Detroit) search: A NATIONAL search for leaders nationwide who are working to impact policy, advocacy, strategic communications/messaging, and research A LOCAL search for leaders in Detroit conducting work in the areas of education, work, health, family, safety, and strategic communications/messaging Activities can include: direct service, advocacy (public policy, community organizing, etc.), providing funding, research, strategic communications/messaging, managing a network, etc We are looking for organizations that have evidence of effectiveness, models on the verge of being scaled/spread, potential to affect systemic change, and aspirations to build regional/national reputation.
What BMA Innovators Get As part of the cohort, BMA Innovators receive over $150,000 in services over 12 months, including one-on-one consulting and coaching to articulate their goals, strengthen their communications for fundraising and sustainability, and have opportunities to be showcased to funders. Alumni receive an additional 12 months of ongoing check-ins to track progress against goals.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW! Informational Webinar #1 Feb 5, 12:30–1:30 pm EST Hosted via ReadyTalk *To RSVP, please email* accelerator@blackmaleachievement.org Informational Webinar #2 Feb 17, 12:30–1:30 pm EST Hosted via ReadyTalk *To RSVP, please email* accelerator@blackmaleachievement.org Informational Webinar #3 Feb 25, 12:30–1:30 pm EST Hosted via ReadyTalk *To RSVP, please email* accelerator@blackmaleachievement.org Please email Prathama Nabi at pnabi@blackmaleachievement.org with any questions.
The Campaign for Black Male Achievement is a national membership network that seeks to ensure the growth, sustainability, and impact of leaders and organizations committed to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys through systemic change.

Youth Development Funding Opportunity in Topeka

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:49:00 +0000

The Topeka Community Foundation is pleased to issue a call for concept papers for our Youth Development initiative - which will fund collaborative programs/projects which teach useful skills and build self-confidence of young people ensuring capable, effective leaders for the next generation. We anticipate awarding grants of $15,000.00 or less to each awardee with final decisions made in late April. You can access the online application here: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/21445-Topeka-Community-Foundation - or by going to our website at www.topekacommunityfoundation.org and clicking on the link there. The deadline for submitting your program/project idea is February 10, 2015.

Marsha Pope

Vice President

Topeka Community Foundation

5431 SW 29^th Street

Topeka, KS 66614

p: 785-272-4804

f: 785-272-4644

Proposed Child Support Rule Webinar Archive and Comments

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:56:00 +0000

"The New Proposed Child Support Rule: What It Means for Low-Income Fathers" webinar.

Check out the webinar archive or powerpoint presentation.

Additionally, if you plan to submit comments on the proposed rule, please click here for instructions and for language that you can use or adapt in developing your comments.

For questions or further information, contact Lewis Brown at Lewis@policylink.org.

Thank you,

-PolicyLink

UWGT Grant Opportunity

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:13:00 +0000

Rent/Utility Assistance, and Prescription Assistance.

A Grant Information meeting will be held on Friday, January 23 from 4:00 to 5:00pm at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 404 Juniper Drive in Holton.

Cindy Rosebrook, Vice President of Community Impact with United Way, will be presenting information about the grants and will answer questions regarding the application forms and process.

Please notify Cindy at cindy.rosebrook@unitedwaytopeka.org if you plan to attend to ensure there are enough materials available.

Grant Requirements

Services must be provided to Jackson County residents in Jackson County – not to Jackson County residents seeking services in other counties. The maximum funding request is $7500 and the minimum is $2000.

If applying in more than one area, an application must be completed for each area. See the attached application packet for full details and requirements.

To apply for funding:

1. Agencies should complete the application form electronically (no handwritten applications).

2. Applications can be emailed to cindy.rosebrook@unitedwaytopeka.org or faxed (785-273-2467) to United Way of Greater Topeka no later than 5 p.m. on February 6, 2015.

Completed application must be received by UWGT no later than 5 p.m. on February 6, 2015. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.

Please contact me with any questions that you may have and please forward this announcement to other programs and agencies as you deem appropriate.

CINDY ROSEBROOK

Vice President of Community Impact

United Way of Greater Topeka

Phone: 785.581-0231 | Fax: 785.273.2467

Cell: 785.249.2060

1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604

Webinar Recording: New Proposed Child Support Rule: What It Means for Low-Income Fathers

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:02:00 +0000

Below are links to the webinar recording archive as well as a PDF version of the compiled powerpoint.

--Webinar Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6JxVGcwhnA&feature=youtu.be

--Compiled PowerPoint: http://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/1%2012%2015-ChildSupportRule-Slides.pdf

--PolicyLink

Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: jpinto@policylink.org.

Topeka Point-in-Time Count 2015

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 23:12:00 +0000

For Immediate Release

January 13, 2015

Everybody Counts

Annual Point-In-Time Count Details Announced

TOPEKA, Kan. – Homelessness in Kansas and across the country is on the rise.

In the past year, the Topeka Rescue Mission has seen record numbers of guests in the shelter with the biggest increase being in persons with mental health challenges.

Kansas schools have also seen large increases in homeless children and youth.

Now, more than ever, it is important for the City of Topeka to obtain the appropriate level of funding so that we can provide needed services to those experiencing homelessness and those at risk for homelessness. To receive funding for programs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities to complete a point-in-time count of the homeless every year.

This year's Point-In-Time Count will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 28^th.

"This is one of the important ways for Topeka to determine whether we are meeting the needs of persons experiencing homelessness," City Housing Services Director Corrie Wright said.

The information gathered will help Topeka:

• Understand the face of homelessness within the community;

• Make sure services are meeting the needs of homeless persons;

• Raise public awareness about the issues surrounding homelessness; and

• Measure community progress towards preventing and ending homelessness.

Help us make sure that everyone is counted!

Persons who are experiencing homelessness or know someone who is, please call 785-368-0168 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on January 28^th, or drop by the Rescue Mission or Let's Help and complete a survey that day. Interviewers will also be available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on January 28, at the City's Holliday Building, 620 SE Madison, in the Holliday Conference Room.

Call the Community Resources Council, 785-233-1365, if you need a volunteer to come to you with a survey or to schedule an appointment for January 28^th.

For more information, please contact G.R. Laughlin, Executive Director, Community Resources Council, 785-233-1365.

Suzie Gilbert

Communications & Marketing Director

City of Topeka

(785) 368-0991

www.topeka.org

topeka.mindmixer.com

twitter.com/cityoftopeka

facebook.com/cityoftopeka

Kansas Statewide Broadband Initiative

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:13:00 +0000

The Kansas Department of Commerce continues to seek your feedback as to what you are doing online in a twenty-minute survey. Our goal is simple – to uncover how our businesses are utilizing the Internet and its tools so we can better help each and every business thrive in 2015 and beyond.

Kansas' economy is increasingly dependent on Internet-enabled business and we are sending you this annual survey as part of our ongoing efforts to foster business and community development throughout Kansas and in your community.

In order to understand and to help address these challenges, the Kansas Department of Commerce is partnering with Kansas communities, government officials, the private sector and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to analyze the changing nature of our broadband footprint and to encourage Kansans to use the internet to help grow our economy.

Kansas Statewide Broadband Initiative

http://kansascommerce.com/index.aspx?NID=360

Local Technology Planning Pilot project will help communities develop strategic plans for broadband

http://www.kansascommerce.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1003

Broadband conference will be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Overland Park

http://www.kansascommerce.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1088

If you have any questions about the survey please email sng@kansascommerce.com.

Stanley Adams
Program Director
Kansas Department of Commerce
Statewide Broadband Initiative

Register Today & Join the Child Support Conversation

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 01:55:00 +0000

Several changes have been proposed that will directly affect the delivery of Child Support Enforcement programs. We encourage you to participate in the webinars below to learn more about the proposed rule changes, the paradigm shift of Child Support, and how you can work with Child Support agencies to improve outcomes for low-income fathers and families. See below for details and register today!

Sincerely,
Jackie, Gerald, and Patrice Team PLI

The New Proposed Child Support Rule and What it Means for Low-Income Fathers

Monday, 1/12/2015 2:00 -3:00 PM EST

Hosted by: PolicyLink

Learn More and Register HERE

On November 17, 2014, the Office of Child Support Enforcement issued a proposed rule entitled Flexibility, Efficiency, and Modernization in Child Support Enforcement Programs. The new rule proposes revisions to existing law that could significantly alter Child Support Enforcement program operations and enforcement procedures, especially for low-income fathers. Broad in scope, the changes touch on a variety of areas, including the establishment of child support orders, job services for low-income noncustodial parents, and the modification of support orders for incarcerated parents.

Please join PolicyLink as they host this webinar to learn more about the proposed regulation and its potential on impact low-income, noncustodial fathers.

Speakers Include:

Vicki Turetsky, Commissioner, Office of Child Support Enforcement
Yvette Riddick , Director, Division of Policy and Training, Office of Child Support Enforcement
Dr. Ronald Mincy, Ph. D., Maurice V. Russell Professor of Social Policy and Social Work Practice, Columbia School of Social Work
Jacquelyn Boggess, Co-Director, Center for Family Policy and Practice
Lewis Brown, Jr., Senior Program Associate, PolicyLink (moderator)

*The Office of Child Support Enforcement is prohibited from engaging in a dialogue about the proposed rule, and, therefore, will not participate in the webinar's question-and-answer session.

Effectively Working with Child Support Agencies

Tuesday, 01/13/2015 2:00 -3:30 PM EST

Hosted by: Center for Urban Families' Practitioners Leadership Institute

Learn More and Register HERE

This webinar will serve as a focus group and information session designed to address impressions of the Child Support program and its relationship with fatherhood programs. Presenters will engage in dialogue with participants to solicit feedback on their organizations' experience engaging with Child Support Enforcement agencies, ways that Child Support can improve their relationships with fatherhood organizations, and suggestions for how Child Support agencies can increase overall program effectiveness.

The Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (Act) requires that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) submit a Report to Congress by June 30, 2015 in consultation with stakeholders including: state, tribal, and county child support directors, judges, custodial and noncustodial parents, organizations that represent parents, and fiduciaries such as financial institutions and employers. Feedback collected during this webinar is critical, and may be included in the report.

Speakers:

Gerald Ford, M.S., M.B.A., PLI Business Development & Training Manager, Center for Urban Families
Rose M. Bynum, Region III Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)

The Practitioners Leadership Institute (PLI) is a national program of the Center for Urban Families (CFUF), and is designed to provide practitioners with experiences, skills and information that strengthens their ability to improve outcomes for low-income fathers & families.

This program is funded in part by

Memo #2 - Teach Young Black Men The 6 Core Values of Muhammad Ali on MLK Mentor Day

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:38:00 +0000

Dear MLK Mentor Day Organizer:

Every young Black man in America should memorize, know and exhibit the Six Core Values of Muhammad Ali. For MLK Mentor Day, please create awards and acknowledgements for those young men who memorize, know and exhibit these six values. Please put signs up in the rooms and hallways where you will mentor young Black men listing these six values. Please create wallet cards, flyers and posters to hand out to your young Black men with these six values so that they may take them home to study. Please have a discussion with your young Black men about these six values for at least 15 minutes on MLK Mentor Day. At the end of the session, please consider awarding one young Black man the MLK Mentor Day Muhammad Ali Award.

The values are:

Confidence	Belief in oneself, one's abilities, and one's future.
Conviction	A firm belief that gives one the courage to stand behind that belief, despite pressure to do otherwise.
Dedication	The act of devoting all of one's energy, effort, and abilities to a certain task.
Giving	To present voluntarily without expecting something in return.
Respect	Esteem for, or a sense of the worth or excellence of, oneself and others.
Spirituality	A sense of awe, reverence, and inner peace inspired by a connection to all of creation and/or that which is greater than oneself.

Please see the Six Core Values of Muhammad Ali by clicking on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQbFtEK8u5s

Please also click on http://www.alicenter.org/ to learn more about the Six Core Values and the Muhammad Ali Center.

Sincerely,

Leadership Team

Coalition for Black Male Achievement

773.285.9600

State of Kansas Highlighted Jobs

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 22:30:00 +0000

Listed below are some of the State of Kansas highlighted jobs in Shawnee County as of 11/12/14. For a listing of ALL vacancies with the State of Kansas, you can go to our Civil Service Job web site at: http://jobs.ks.gov/.

Upcoming Applicant Workshop:
December 9 – Topeka Workforce Center – 10:00 – 11:30

County	Title	Agency	Req#	Closes
Shawnee	Planner II	Adjutant General	179085	11/21/2014
Shawnee	Special Agent Attorney General	Attorney General	179171	12/1/2014
Shawnee	Special Agent Attorney General	Attorney General	179151	11/21/2014
Shawnee	Secretary III	Attorney General	179152	11/21/2014
Shawnee	Attorney B	Corporation Commission	178552
Shawnee	Senior Administrative Assistant	Department of Labor	179107	11/19/2014
Shawnee	Administrative Officer	Department of Labor	179106	11/19/2014
Shawnee	Administrative Assistant	Department of Labor	179105	11/19/2014
Shawnee	Revenue Customer Rep Spec	Department of Revenue	179126	11/17/2014
Shawnee	Project Manager	Department of Revenue	179149
Shawnee	Program Specialist	Department of Revenue	179155	11/20/2014
Shawnee	Applications Prog/Analyst II	Department of Revenue	179124	11/17/2014
Shawnee	Social Worker Specialist	Dept for Children and Families	179114
Shawnee	Database Administrator	Dept for Children and Families	179104	12/4/2014
Shawnee	Economic Development Rep	Dept of Commerce	179131	11/28/2014
Shawnee	Lab Improvement Specialist	Dept of Health & Environment	179115	11/19/2014
Shawnee	Chemist	Dept of Health & Environment	179093	11/17/2014
Shawnee	Public Information Officer	Fire Marshal	179157	11/24/2014
Shawnee	Court Program Analyst	Judicial Branch	179143	12/8/2014
Shawnee	Court Program Analyst	Judicial Branch	179142	12/8/2014
Shawnee	Network Control Technician I	Kansas Bureau of Investigation	179134	11/20/2014
Shawnee	Forensic Scientist II	Kansas Bureau of Investigation	179141	11/21/2014
Shawnee	Librarian I	Kansas Historical Society	179111	12/5/2014
Shawnee	Historic Preservation Spec II	Kansas Historical Society	179119	11/30/2014
Shawnee	Juvenile Corrections Officer I	Kansas Juvenile Correct. Cmplx	179118	12/31/2014
Shawnee	Senior Administrative Specialist	Ks Dept for Aging & Disab Svs	179150	11/17/2014
Shawnee	Director	Legislative Coordinating CncL	179086	11/14/2014
Shawnee	Assistant Revisor III	Revisor of Statutes	179159	11/21/2014
Shawnee	Administrative Assistant	Topeka Correctional Facility	179136	11/17/2014
Shawnee	Chief Information Tech Architect	Department of Administration

* As of 11/12/14
Please see the requisition job description for instructions on how to apply

Veterans Ride The Topeka Metro Free All Month

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:58:00 +0000

Job-Driven Training and Building Economic Self-Sufficiency

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:25:00 +0000

Ready to Work: Job-Driven Training and American Opportunity, July 2014

The White House released a report that outlines White House Administration efforts to support, expand, and create job training programs around the country that will provide workers with the skills they need to fill available jobs.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/skills_report.pdf

Building Economic Self-Sufficiency, September 2014

The Institute for Research on Poverty released a policy brief that explores additional ways to encourage self-sufficiency and well-being among vulnerable families beyond employment. Authors of the brief highlight training and education systems, information and incentives for community colleges, and on-the-job training at the secondary school level as potential cost-effective ways to build skills and earnings among this demographic.

Better Detroit Youth Movement - Media Release

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 19:43:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 17, 2014

Contact:

Rae Glover, Co-Director

The Better Detroit Youth Movement

info@betterdetroityouth.org

Phone: 248.760.4814 / Fax: 313.342.6324

YOUTH COALITION HONORED BY CITY OF DETROIT

Detroit, Michigan –The Better Detroit Youth Movement will be recognized by The

Detroit City Council for" outstanding work" on its annual scholarship fair. The

recognition ceremony will be held on October 21, 10:00 a.m., at the Coleman A.

Young Municipal Center (2 Woodward Detroit, MI, 48226, Suite 1340).

Every September, the BDYM and its partner, Infinite Scholars, host a scholarship fair

that connects hundreds of Detroit high school students to more than 30 colleges

across the country. "The fair gives students a great opportunity to speak with college

recruiters and achieve the bright futures they deserve," says BDYM co-director Rae

Glover. Now in its sixth year, it's estimated the fair has awarded more than $100

million in scholarships to junior and senior high school students.

A growing non-profit coalition, the BDYM collaborates with a variety of youth-serving

organizations and individuals, and provides personal, educational and professional

development, and community service opportunities for high-school aged Detroiters.

The BDYM is currently recruiting young women and men who want to help build a

better Detroit. To learn more, call 313.342.0697.

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17178 Livernois Avenue

Detroit, MI 48221

(313) 342-0697

www.betterdetroityouth.org

End-Dependence Project Director Position

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 01:34:00 +0000

Job Description:

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) currently has an Unclassified End-Dependence Project Manager position in the Rehabilitation Services unit. The location of the position may be negotiated. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

As an End-Dependence Project Manager, you will:

Provide management and oversight for End-Dependence Kansas, which is a multi-year initiative designed to increase employment outcomes of Kansans with disabilities.

Promote self-sufficiency, and end/reduce dependence on public assistance benefits through employment. This project will implement evidence-based practices through community-based service providers. Effectively collaborate with and monitor these community partners to assure successful implementation and achievement of outcomes. Coordinate and collaborate with the technical assistance/evaluation contractor and with multi-disciplinary staff teams implementing the initiative and related vocational rehabilitation services.

This position will also facilitate collaboration among other initiative sponsors including the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services, the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Education and Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Public Administration or closely related fields; or a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services, Public Administration or closely related fields PLUS three years of experience.

Preferred Screening Criteria:

Experience in vocational rehabilitation services, providing employment placement and supports, and specific experience working with individuals with disabilities. Successful candidate must have successful experience managing large projects or new initiatives.

Click on the link to download position description here,
http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0226953.pdf

Performance Standards:
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probation period.

HOW TO APPLY:
The application process has 3 STEPS:

STEP 1: Register by completing the online Personal Data Form:
http://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/job/why-register
(Skip this step if you already have an Applicant ID number).

STEP 2: Complete the State of Kansas Application Form:
http://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employment/apply and submit to the Department for Children and Families.

STEP 3: Email these additional required documents to Debbie Lang; Debbie.Lang@dcf.ks.gov.

Include the job requisition number and your last name in the subject line.
*Resume
*Cover Letter
*Three (3) Work References
*Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate

KANSAS TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website at http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html.

A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785 296-3199.

Recruiter Contact: Debbie Lang
Phone: (785) 296-5103
Email: Debbie.Lang@dcf.ks.gov
Fax: (785) 296-2173

How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your application will be considered incomplete and you may be found ineligible if you fail to submit all required documentation. Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum and any necessary special requirements. Next, your application will be evaluated and rated based on preferred selection criteria and competencies for the position.

What To Expect Next:
After your application is evaluated and ranked, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the selection process is completed. You may call or email the recruiter contact listed to inquire about your application.

Please contact the agency recruiter if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application or hiring process.

The Department for Children and Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge

ibsa@myway.com (W. Lazone Grays) — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 21:03:00 +0000

Greetings,

It is with great pleasure to answer the call and accept the challenge issued by President Barack Obama under the My Brother's Keeper Initiative.

As a longstanding advocate, training & service provider to those working to better themselves, and a concerned citizen in the Kansas community on issues these men & boys face, it is refreshing to see what we have been working so hard on; for so long, becoming a focal point at the highest level of government.

As the Chief Executive Officer of IBSA, Inc., a nonprofit organization, I pledge to utilize the organization I administer and my personal time & talents to assist in any capacity possible that helps build and execute a plan to accomplish as many of the My Brother's Keeper goals listed. Let this communication stand as our agency's public acceptance to the challenge and my personal commitment to such a just cause.

Below is the information requested on the Lay the Groundwork for an MBK Community blueprint.

http://mbkchallenge.org/pdf/mbk-lay-the-groundwork-for-an-mbk-community.pdf

Point of Contact:

Lazone Grays, Jr

IBSA, Inc.

President/CEO

629 SE Quincy, Suite 102,

Topeka, KS 66603-3921

785.422.0761 (Topeka)

913.735.4272 (KC Metro)

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www.ibsa-inc.org

www.streetsuniversity.org