Improve Success through Engagement
Extend Kansas State University's knowledge and expertise to improve the success of individuals, the community and industry.
Industry and Community Outreach
Advance K-State partnerships with industry and community organizations to increase brand awareness, and provide opportunities for engagement to advance the priorities of K-State in KC.
Strategy: Identify, track and engage companies, industry associations, civic and community organizations that align with the priorities of K-State to collaborate on programs, events, research, and other activities that help advance the university in the region.
- Develop a system and processes to track industry and community engagement, establish priorities for partnerships and increase strategic partners.
- In collaboration with internal and external partners, host events, programs, presentations and other activities.
Professional Development
Provide high quality continuing education courses that meet the evolving needs of the Greater Kansas City workforce and beyond.
Strategy: Leverage university and partner expertise to expand high-demand professional development programming to grow in response to the regional workforce needs.
- Define the workforce training needs of the KC region.
- Provide high quality, workforce-informed trainings to meet the workforce needs of the KC region.
- Provide innovative delivery methods to increase the educational outcomes for professionals.