The Kauffman Foundation’s generous grant helps Great Jobs KC get closer to its $100M goal, supporting 50,000 Kansas City residents with job training and education.
The Kauffman Foundation’s generous grant helps Great Jobs KC get closer to its $100M goal, supporting 50,000 Kansas City residents with job training and education.
Great Jobs KC and Heights Announce GRIDIRON GIVING Fundraising Challenge Read More »
Great Jobs KC Great Jobs KC, the KC Scholars program which launched in Fall 2022, enrolled it’s 500th scholar this week. Great Jobs KC is on track this year to provide the opportunity for over 1,000 adults to secure jobs in high-demand industries that pay at least $45,000 per year. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Since
Great Jobs KC Kansas City, Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Great Jobs KC, through its KC Scholars scholarship program, and its college partners are distributing nearly $48 million in scholarships to residents in the metropolitan area, another significant step forward toward the organization’s goal of helping Kansas City area residents secure good-paying jobs in meaningful
Great Jobs KC Kansas City, Friday, March 1, 2024 – Great Jobs KC, through its KC Scholars scholarship program, has awarded 150 adults the opportunity to complete college degrees. The nonprofit, which helps Kansas Citians gain economic independence and build careers that sustain themselves and their families, is awarding scholarships, each worth $50,000, to eligible
Great Jobs KC “Who’s Gonna Score the Most For Their Students?”:Great Jobs KC Challenges Students Rising Above in “Raising in the Red Zone” Fundraiser Kansas City, Monday, February 5, 2023 – Great Jobs KC, a nonprofit that helps Kansas Citians gain economic independence and build careers that sustain themselves and their families, is partnering with
Great Jobs KC Kansas City, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 – Today Great Jobs KC, through its KC Scholars Scholarship Program and Missouri State University, awarded 267 scholarships worth $50,000 each to local high school students, most of whom will be the first in their families to be able to attend college. Great Jobs KC, a
Great Jobs KC Kansas City, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 – Great Jobs KC, a nonprofit that helps young people gain economic independence and build careers that sustain themselves and their families, on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, awarded 105 scholarships worth $50,000 each to deserving young people, most of whom are the first in their families
Great Jobs KC Awards Over $5 million in Scholarships, But Seeks to Do More Read More »
Great Jobs KC Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Saint Mary partner with KC Scholars to offer millions of dollars in scholarships to area students in coming years. Kansas City, MO. (June 19, 2023) — KC Scholars, the region’s preeminent scholarship program, is pleased to announce the addition of two university partners to
Over $60 million Committed to Kansas City Area Students Read More »
Great Jobs KC Greater Kansas City Chamber award given for in-house efforts KANSAS CITY, MO. (April 28, 2013 ) KC Scholars is pleased to announce it was recognized as a Champion of Diversity by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. The award was given at the Chamber’s POWER of Diversity Breakfast on Wednesday, July
KC Scholars Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Read More »
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.
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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.
