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Gain perspective from TalentLink’s latest posts and news about workforce industry trends, instructor interviews and insights, and skills-focused new courses.

Warren Wandling leads Leawood Leadership program

Warren Wandling and UMKC TalentLink Provide Leadership Development for Leadership Leawood

January 25, 2024

UMKC TalentLink and expert facilitator Warren Wandling provide professional development for the Leawood Chamber’s Leadership Leawood program.

Molly Weaver discusses skills-based hiring

Update Your 2024 Career Plan By Upskilling Or Reskilling

January 18, 2024

Skills-first hiring is an ongoing trend, emphasizing job-relevant skills for candidates more than degrees and work experience. Here’s why.

Master Public Speaking course available through UMKC TalentLink

How To Develop and Master Public Speaking Skills

January 5, 2024

Learn how to develop and master the skills to become an effective and confident public speaker in this online course.

Happy Holidays!

December 19, 2023

Best wishes for a safe, peaceful, and relaxing holiday season from the UMKC TalentLink team!

The online Sterile Processing program prepares you to gain industry certification and for work at a healthcare employer.

Why Training As A Sterile Processing Technician Is Popular

November 29, 2023

The online Sterile Processing Technician training program prepares you to gain industry certification and for work at a healthcare employer.

Three Key Insights From the Kansas Manufacturing Summit 

November 3, 2023

UMKC TalentLink Business Development Director Candice Haines shares three key insights from the 2023 Kansas Manufacturing Summit.

Healthcare and IT Training for MYCAA Military Spouses

November 3, 2023

Military spouses can use up to $4000 in MYCAA scholarship funds for healthcare and IT training through UMKC TalentLink and MedCerts.

Leadership Leawood Program Application Deadline

November 2, 2023

Leadership Leawood 2024 application deadline is November 10. Leawood Chamber offers the leadership program presented by UMKC TalentLink.

UMKC TalentLink and WorkForge offer skills training to help address the growing need among Kansas manufacturers for qualified workers.

Kansas Manufacturers Need Qualified Candidates to Fill Positions 

October 24, 2023

UMKC TalentLink and WorkForge offer skills training to help address the growing need among Kansas manufacturers for qualified workers.