Workforce Development & Continuing Education Scholarships

The Workforce Development & Continuing Education Scholarship Fund provides an opportunity for unemployed, underemployed or dislocated workers to get the training they need to gain meaningful employment in the workforce.

With more than $50,000 to award this year, we can make your training goals easier to achieve.

Eligible Certificates & Certifications

Computer Applications and Information Technology

A+ Exam Prep
AWS Academy Solutions Architect Professional Certificate
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Bootcamp
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Bootcamp
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Bootcamp
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Bootcamp
Cloud Professional Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate
Data Visualization with Tableau Certificate
Design and Modeling Essentials for 2D and 3D
Digital Marketing Certificate
Implementing and Administering CISCO Networking Technologies (CCNA) Exam Prep
Microsoft Azure Professional Certificate
Network+ Exam Prep
PMP Exam Prep
Project Management Certificate
Python Programming Certificate
Security+ Exam Prep
SQL Server Developer Certificate
Full Stack Web Development Certificate

Supply Chain and Transportation

Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) – Must apply through local area Workforce Center (Kansas or Missouri)

Professional Education and Business Development

Project Management Certificate
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Online)

Technical Trades

Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Certification
Electrician Certification Prep
Mechanical/HVAC Certification Prep
Plumber Certification Prep
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification

Healthcare

Administrator in Training (Kansas License)
ECG Technician Certification
Kansas Assisted Living Operators course (Kansas License)
Phlebotomy Technician Certification

HR Management

SHRM Essentials^® of HR Management Certificate
SHRM Learning System^® Certification Prep (CP/SCP)
Human Resource Certification Preparation Program (PHR/SPHR)