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Independence Career Center
816-325-5890
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Career Center of Blue Springs
816-228-3439
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Project Refocus
816-235-5160
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Women’s Employment Network
816-822-8083
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Welfare to Work-Missouri Division of Family Services
816-889-2361
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Beyond the Conviction
816-842-4975
Kansas City, MO
Specifically for persons with a criminal record who are interested in seeking employment. This agency also offers assistance with GEDs, transportation, housing, and legal referrals.
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Community Services League
816-254-4100
Independence, MO
This agency offers job search and supplies to persons with low income.
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Crossroads Shelter
816-252-3200
Independence, MO
This agency offers food, shelter, resources, and activities related to employment.
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Full Employment Council
816-471-2330 (KC)
816-521-5700 (Independence)
This agency offers a wide array of employment services for the unemployed and underemployed. Onsite copy machine, printer, fax, and other office tools are available for patrons to use as well as skills assessments and career orientation.
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Jewish Vocational Services
816-471-2808
Kansas City, MO
Offers assistance to those who may experience some barriers to employment and searching for a job.
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LINC
816-889-5050
Kansas City, MO
LINC is involved in initiatives to provide job training and education to those on TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), childcare subsidy services, childcare training, and foster youth mentoring and development.
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New House
816-474-6466
Offers some job assistance.
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Tri-County Mental Health
816-468-0400
Kansas City, MO
Offers employment support.
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United Services Community Action
816-358-6868
Kansas City, MO
Provides assessment and job resources.
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Women’s Employment Network
816-822-8083
Offers free job training to those interested.
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