Tap into a pipeline of students and working adults who are eager to learn and grow.
Employees using education benefits stay longer and are more engaged.
KCTCS helps market your underused benefits and turn them into a powerful recruitment and retention tool.
Earn the Education First Employer Seal and gain high visibility on campuses, job fairs, and marketing.
Influence curriculum, participate in advisory committees, and help develop the skilled workforce you need.
Interested employers will sign the EFE pledge that details the commitment required to become an Education First Employer partner with KCTCS. The pledge is built on three requirements to ensure this partnership supports both student academic success and your company's long term talent strategy.
Provide tuition benefits
Support credential completion with a commitment to flexible scheduling
Meet or exceed living wage based off regional data
Identify company liaison to work with college program lead
Report hiring and retention outcome
Provide regular feedback to support program improvement
“When it comes to wanting the ABSOLUTE BEST for our employees, we have a RESPONSIBILITY to meet them on their journey, grab their hand, and help them TOWARD SUCCESS AND ADVANCEMENT.”- Dylon Baker,ARH
Fill out the RFI to speak with your local KCTCS college representative to see if Education First Employers is right for your company.
Join EFE! Provide tuition support, livable wages, and flexible scheduling for student-employees.
Work with your local college on logistics that make Education First Employers a success!
