Kansas City The Kauffman Foundation works in Kansas City and the surrounding states of Missouri and Kansas, championing organizations and communities that test innovative solutions and seek to change conditions. stories With open doors, the Kauffman Foundation rolls out the blue carpet Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace welcomes guests into the Foundation for a night of connection and engagement for collective impact to last far beyond the evening. Written by Julie Scheidegger October 6, 2023 stories Heart celebrates women business owners The Foundation sponsors six hearts from the Parade of Hearts and hosts one that speaks to the heart of our mission – and the heart of our economy. Written by Julie Scheidegger April 18, 2024 stories Kauffman Foundation introduces three new leadership roles Allison Greenwood Bajracharya, Yvonne Owens Ferguson, Ph.D., and Gloria Jackson-Leathers chosen to lead program, research, and community engagement initiatives for the Foundation, rounding out new leadership suite under CEO DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D. March 8, 2024 stories Region's employers, educators supporting workforce development recognized at Real World Learning event At Kansas City’s Union Station, more than 500 educators, employers, and students were celebrated at the ‘Get on the Bus’ event. Written by Julie Scheidegger February 7, 2024 More on Kansas City All Stories (123) Reports (12) Resources (2) 133 results found Stories JA BizTown is this generation’s Exchange City January 3, 2024 Much like the Exchange City field trips Kansas City kids of the 1980s and ‘90s remember, at JA BizTown, students learn real-world skills and how to grow an entrepreneurial mindset while ‘running’ a simulated, micro Kansas City. Stories 2023: Honoring legacies and celebrating new beginnings December 14, 2023 Kauffman Foundation breaks down the year in numbers, memories, and special moments. Stories Kauffman Foundation hires chief people officer December 6, 2023 Brandy Johnson joins Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D., and DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D., in Kauffman Foundation Leadership. Stories ProX employers talk about the benefits of the program – not just for students – but for businesses November 28, 2023 While ProX is making a name for itself as one of the largest paid summer internship programs in the country, what might get missed is the benefits to employers of all shapes and sizes in Kansas City. Stories How our youth spend out-of-school time is critical November 16, 2023 Access to quality programming before and after school – and during school breaks – can effectively put students and families on a path to success. 1 2 3 … 27 Next
Stories JA BizTown is this generation’s Exchange City January 3, 2024 Much like the Exchange City field trips Kansas City kids of the 1980s and ‘90s remember, at JA BizTown, students learn real-world skills and how to grow an entrepreneurial mindset while ‘running’ a simulated, micro Kansas City.
Stories 2023: Honoring legacies and celebrating new beginnings December 14, 2023 Kauffman Foundation breaks down the year in numbers, memories, and special moments.
Stories Kauffman Foundation hires chief people officer December 6, 2023 Brandy Johnson joins Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D., and DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D., in Kauffman Foundation Leadership.
Stories ProX employers talk about the benefits of the program – not just for students – but for businesses November 28, 2023 While ProX is making a name for itself as one of the largest paid summer internship programs in the country, what might get missed is the benefits to employers of all shapes and sizes in Kansas City.
Stories How our youth spend out-of-school time is critical November 16, 2023 Access to quality programming before and after school – and during school breaks – can effectively put students and families on a path to success.