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Workforce Development provides the frameworks that focus on meeting the needs of businesses with skilled workers, training, education, and employment needs of Kansas citizens.

WHAT IS COMPREHENSIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT?
Kansas Workforce Development activities increase the employment, earnings, retention, and occupational skill attainment of participants in order to improve the quality of life, enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the State and nation’s economy. (Kansas Interagency Resource Network for Workforce Development, 2002)

WHAT IS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION?
Kansas Board of Regents is a workforce development partner that provides training and education that meets the needs of Kansas Citizens.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Workforce development is the art and science of preparing individuals to be contributing members of society. Effective workforce development requires a systematic approach that provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the broad needs of the global community.