Kansas Among Leaders in Nation for Career Development
October 30, 2008 - Kansas Career Pipeline (KCP), a nonprofit organization, announced that
more than 56,000 Kansans have already accessed the Kansas Career Pipeline Career Planning Center, powered by
Kuder®, to begin planning for future career success. Kansas ranks among the top states in the nation who are gaining
collaborative support between government agencies and not-for-profit organizations to provide comprehensive career
education and job planning resources to residents statewide.
"The KCP Career Planning Center was designed to address some of the major challenges in
education and workforce development in the state of Kansas," said Andy Solter, President of KCP. "It's critical
that we provide the best resources possible to help citizens find meaningful careers and the educational pathways
to succeed and prosper."
Launched in March, 2007, the KCP Career Planning Center is provided free to Kansans of all ages
giving users the ability to discover their interests, learn about careers, plan for education, and connect with
employers in Kansas. Over 75 percent of the middle schools and high schools across the state, in addition to many
community colleges, technical schools, and workforce centers, are currently using the system.
Newly integrated into the system is Kuder® Connect 2 Business® for Kansas, which gives business and
industry the ability to partner with education and play a role in the preparation of a better skilled workforce. This
component connects Kansas businesses with students and adults through opportunities such as internships,
job-shadowing, apprenticeships, mentoring, and employment. These initiatives will improve workforce preparation,
alleviate labor shortages, and guide growth and economic prosperity for the state.
The KCP Career Planning Center is available free to educational institutions, students and adults
throughout the state of Kansas. For more information on participation or business subscriptions, please contact
Karen Cox at 316-771-6867 or visit our web site at www.kansascareerpipeline.org
About Kansas Career Pipeline
The Kansas Career Pipeline is a non-profit organization, that operates in partnership with the
Kansas State Department of Education, the Kansas Board of Regents, the Kansas Department of Commerce, and a
growing number of business and educational organizations. Its goal is to provide Internet-based career assessment
and planning tools for Kansas students and adults, as well as serve as a workforce development tool for Kansas business and industry.
About Kuder
Kuder, Inc. (www.kuder.com) is the industry's leading provider of comprehensive, Internet-based
education and career planning tools that allow students and adults to access the educational, postsecondary and
career planning resources necessary to create a roadmap for a lifetime of success. Backed by a world renowned
faculty and staff, Kuder continues to pioneer innovative products and services for the educational and career
assessment marketplace.
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