Workforce Landing Page
The long-term care field is powered by compassionate, skilled professionals—and we’re committed to growing that workforce across Kansas. Here, you’ll find information on current workforce challenges, innovative provider-led solutions, and resources to help individuals explore careers in aging services. Whether you're a job seeker, educator, or community partner, this page connects you to tools, training pathways, and opportunities to strengthen the care workforce in our state.
Provider Map for Workforce Development
Use this interactive map to find aging services providers near you who are willing to assist financially with CNA courses, offer apprenticeships, or both. We're continuously updating this map to include more providers.
Challenges for Aging Services
Aging services providers in Kansas face growing challenges—from severe staffing shortages to rising care needs and funding constraints. The reports below offer data-driven insights into these issues and highlight potential solutions being explored across the state.
Partners
Our workforce partners play a vital role in building the pipeline of aging services professionals. Level Up Kansas supports older adults exploring new careers, HOSA connects youth with healthcare employers, HirePaths provides resources to parents and teachers on non-college career pathways, and the KU Nursing Workforce Center uses data to inform policy that strengthens the workforce.
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