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General Inquiries

Please direct general inquiries to this phone number and email as it goes to our general inquiry system

+1 816 581 5700

8080 Ward Pkwy Ste 402
Kansas City, MO 64114

Info@greatjobskc.org

Additional Contact Information

GreatJobsKC@greatjobskc.org KC Scholars’ short-term, flexible, skills-based career training program.  Open to Kansas Citians age 17+ pursuing career training in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, construction, or information technology.
 

Our KC Scholars Employer Partnership Program is ready to support your workforce needs. Please contact us at employerengagement@greatjobskc.org to receive additional information about our program and our ready-to-be-hired KC Scholars.

As an alumnus, we remain invested in your long-term success personally and professionally. Find out about the support and community available to you by connecting with our Alumni Manager at alumni@greatjobskc.org.

 
Are you with a community-based organization that provides services to meet basic human needs or improve economic self-sufficiency? Our Scholars need you! Let’s talk about how we might work together. You can reach our Scholar Support Services Team at ScholarSupportServices@greatjobskc.org.
 
Do you have an amazing KC Scholars story to share? Would you like to help spread the word about our mission and our impact on the Kansas City economic and employment landscape? We would love to share our stories and to hear yours at kcsmarketing@greatjobskc.org.
 
Are you a 9th grader, 11th grader, or adult learner looking to make your college dreams a reality?
Are you a current scholar with a question about your scholarship? If you do not know the email address of your advocate, you can email us, and your email will be routed to your advocate.
 
Do you have other questions about our scholarship program?
Be Bold. Be a KC Scholar. Contact us at scholarships@greatjobskc.org
 
Our Talent team is ready to assist anyone interested in joining our team. This HR video provides you with a brief overview of who we are and what we do at KC Scholars. Contact us at Talent@greatjobskc.org.
 

Want to invest in a program that creates change for thousands in the Kansas City region?  All donations KC Scholars receives are then reinvested in the community.  Email give@greatjobskc.org today for more information on how you can make a gift.

Our Career Resources Team is ready to assist Scholars with their job search, resume, interviewing skills, and more! Please, contact us at careerresources@greatjobskc.org for assistance.

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Stephanie underwood - Chief financial Officer

Stephanie Underwood serves as Chief Financial Officer at Great Jobs KC, where she leads the organization’s financial strategy in support of its mission to create economic mobility through education and workforce opportunities. With more than 17 years of experience in nonprofit finance, Stephanie brings deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. She is passionate about using her career as a platform to serve and support mission-driven organizations, helping them maximize impact through strong financial stewardship.

Prior to joining Great Jobs KC, Stephanie served as Chief Financial Officer for Griffith Centers, a behavioral and mental health organization, where she oversaw financial operations for a multi-million-dollar organization spanning residential, educational, and community-based programs. She also spent nearly a decade as Vice President of Accounting Services at NFP Partners, providing CFO-level leadership to nonprofit organizations across the country, with a focus on strategic growth, audit readiness, and governance.

Outside of her professional role, Stephanie volunteers her time at her church and serves on the board of a local nonprofit. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her commitment to aligning financial strategy with mission impact. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and is proud to be a first-generation college graduate.

 

 

 

Adult Learner College Scholarship

The Adult Learner Scholarship application is closed. Please click GET STARTED to be added to communication reminders on when to apply during the next open cycle.

Program offers:

  • Up to $25,000 paid directly to the college over the course of up to six years.
  • Once awarded, the Scholar can enroll full or part-time the fall semester following awarding.
  • Scholarship can be used at any of our college partners. See our current list of partners HERE.
  • Scholarship can be used towards an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or a credit-bearing credential. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be a high school graduate or GED holder (24 years or older).
  • Live in one of the six eligible counties. (Kansas: Wyandotte, Johnson; Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte)
  • Be income eligible. (FASFA Student Aid Index of 12,000 or less)
  • Have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree.
  • Have not previously been awarded a KC Scholars Scholarship (Traditional or Adult Learner).
  • Is not currently enrolled in a Great Jobs KC Skills Training Program.
  • US Citizenship/Residency is not required to apply.

If you need more information on program details, please find our FAQs HERE

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Jimmy Swift - Chief Operating Officer

As the Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Swift is responsible for overseeing our core programs, our adult workforce development program, Great Jobs KC tuition-free job training, and our KC Scholars Scholarship Program, which includes 11th Grade Traditional Scholarships and Adult Learner Scholarships. 

Jimmy has a career in education that spans more than 25 years and is built around supporting and improving the performance of career training programs and leading the operations of degree-granting institutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management and has served as Campus President, Vice President of Career Services, and Executive Director of various career schools.  

Most recently, Jimmy served as the Vice President of PLA University at Phalen Leadership Academies, bringing access to job skill training to the parents and families of the Scholars served by Phalen Leadership schools across the country.  Beyond his higher education experience, Jimmy serves as the Executive Board Chairman for Project Safety Net NY, a nonprofit community-based agency delivering a broad range of health, education, and prevention services to the New York Community. As the Chief Operating Officer for Great Jobs KC, he and his team are poised to make a substantial impact on the economic stability and future of Kansas City.

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