The LSEDC strives to be a resource for the Education EcoSystem in the Lee’s Summit community. We can serve as a bridge between education and industry and aid in making connections. We encourage our education partners and instructors to reach out for assistance in connecting with businesses.
The intention of this page is to be a resource for our educators to reach out to the LSEDC for industry connections, view industry workforce data, and explore industry careers.
Seeking Industry Partners
If you would like assistance from the LSEDC in connecting with industry partners please fill out the Seeking Industry Partners form and send to tchace@leessummit.org.
Seeking Industry Partners Form
Seeking Industry Partners Example
Virtual Career Expo: Skilled & Technical Trades
Panel discussions for the 2021 Virtual Career Expo: Skilled & Technical Trades can be viewed on-demand here.
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
MARC is a nonprofit association of city and county governments and the metropolitan planning organization for the bi-state Kansas City region. MARC serves 9 counties that includes 119 cities and provides a forum for the region to work together to advance social, economic, and environmental progress.
MARC offers several reports on workforce: Career and Technical Education, Talent-to-Industry Exchange, and Education Asset Inventory. Click here to view reports.
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
The Kansas City Area Development Council is a private, non-profit organization. Charged with representing the economic interests of the entire two-state, 18-county Greater Kansas City region of 2.5 million residents.
The KCADC Animal Health Corridor team offers a page to explore KC Career journeys through: Fiscal Literacy, Self-Assessment, College & Training, and Career Exploration. Click here to view site.
Career Exposure Opportunities
https://volunteers.saintlukeskc.org/
https://www.trumed.org/about/volunteer-auxiliary