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Help Our Scholars Make Their Mark

On Saturday, June 22nd, Great Jobs KC’s Make Your Mark will recognize the hard work, dedication, and outstanding accomplishments of our 1,205 scholarship recipients. It is a moment to celebrate their successes and the mark they will make not only on their own lives but also on the community. We will celebrate, along with their invited guests, this amazing opportunity they have earned and set expectations on what being a KC Scholar looks like.

Join us as a sponsor in support of our newly awarded Scholars by reaching out to our Development Team at karolyn.dreiling@greatjobskc.org

TOTAL ATTENDANCE POSSIBLE

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Presenting = $50,000

  • Exclusive Naming Rights for the Event

  • Logo and/or Company Name on all

    event materials, including;

    • T-Shirt

    • Name Tag

    • Invitation

    • Registration Website

    • Banners/Digital signage at the event

    • Swag Giveaway Item

  • Social Media Posts

  • Inclusion in Great Jobs KC monthly

    newsletter (circ. 45,000)

  • Recognition from GJKC CEO on Stage

  • Opportunity to speak during the

    program

  • Table for promotion at the event

Keynote = $25,000

  • Keynote Program Sponsor

  • Logo and/or Company Name on;

    •  T-Shirt

    • Registration Website

    • Banners/Digital signage at the event

  • Social Media Posts

  • Inclusion in Great Jobs KC monthly newsletter (circ. 45,000)

  • Recognition from GJKC CEO on Stage

  • Table for promotion at the event

Gold = $10,000

  • Exclusive Naming Rights to one of the following;

    • Traditional Scholars Breakout Session

    • College Savings Match Scholars Breakout Session

    • Adult Learner Scholars Breakout Session

    • Welcome Breakfast

    • Send-Off Reception

  • Logo and/or Company Name on;

    • Registration Website

    • Swag Giveaway Item for Parents

    • Digital Signage at the event

  • Social Media Posts

  • Inclusion in Great Jobs KC monthly

    newsletter (circ. 45,000)

  • Table for promotion at the event

Silver = $5,000

  • Logo and/or Company Name on;

    • Registration Website

    • Digital signage at the event

  • Social Media Posts

  • Inclusion in Great Jobs KC monthly

    newsletter (circ. 45,000)

  • Table for promotion at the event

Bronze = $2,500

  • Logo on Registration Website

  • Company Name on digital signage at the event

  • Table for promotion at the event

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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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