The State of Kansas makes a $2.3 million dollar investment in digital skills training and workforce readiness that will target nearly 50,000 Kansans.

 

Two of the thirteen organizations that will share in the funding are located in southeast Kansas. The Eagles Nest Digital Skills Launching Pad in Cowley County will receive $150,000 in funding. The organization offers digital literacy training to women, including survivors of domestic violence.

 

The Southeast Kansas Library System was awarded $225,000 to bolster the library patron access to emerging technologies in the 54 public libraries across 14 counties in this portion of the state.

 

The funding comes through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans program and the Kansas Office of Broadband Development.

 

“In today’s economy, workforce development starts with access to digital tools and training,” said Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. “Investing in workforce readiness means ensuring that people have the training to use technology effectively — whether they’re applying for jobs, launching businesses, or advancing their careers.”