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Postsecondary Education

KC Scholars

The goal of our involvement in the postsecondary space is to ensure that Kansas City’s population has the postsecondary credentials necessary to meet regional workforce needs.

Programs & Initiatives

Skilled KC Technical Institute

Skilled KC Technical Institute intends to provide a student-centered experience to support residents that want to earn a credential that will set them on a successful career trajectory, or give them a boost in their current profession to work, live, and earn.


Kauffman Scholars, Inc.

Kauffman Scholars, Inc. (KSI) is a multi-year college access and scholarship program that helps low-income students complete a college education incubated by the Kauffman Foundation.


KC Scholars graduates 2017

KC Scholars

KC Scholars provides the means – through scholarships, financial incentives to promote college savings, and support services – for low- and modest-income students and adults needing access to pursue and complete a postsecondary credit-bearing credential or degree.