Bayens said Kansas is fortunate to have governmental support for cultivating and keeping a well-trained workforce with initiatives that include registered apprenticeship and internship programs.

Omni Circle will offer resume assistance, workplace behavior training and entrepreneurial skill development to determined individuals of all ages eager for mentorship.

Lazone Grays Jr., CEO of IBSA Inc., has long been a proponent of workforce development and training opportunities for low-income individuals striving to overcome barriers.

“Washburn University and Washburn Tech have been great partners in preparing people for careers that are waiting for them now and new ones that will come in the future.”

Through the Top City interns program, interns from multiple companies participate in social events at fun venues like the Topeka Zoo and Evergy Plaza, and benefit from professional development opportunities featuring influential business leaders.