Employment Services

The Dignity of Work: Employment Services Restores Confidence – September Newsletter 2022

by Austin Fitzgerald | September 8, 2022 | Current Newsletter, Employment Services, New Post, Newsletter, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

“We do not get dignity from power, or money or culture. We get dignity from work,” Pope Francis said in a homily for the feast of St. Joseph the Worker; “Work ‘anoints us’ with dignity.” Pope Francis has been quite consistent with his message of the importance of...

Financial Awareness Day – August 14th, 2022

by Austin Fitzgerald | August 14, 2022 | Employment Services, New Post, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

According to the 2021 NFCS (National Financial Capability Study) report done by the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), of the 20% of respondents laid off or furloughed due to COVID, "64% reported difficulty covering expenses and paying bills, compared...

Using Banking Services: Employment Services Presentation

by Austin Fitzgerald | March 17, 2022 | Employment Services, New Post, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/qxXNuuDOWPQ Description: Use of the banking system, by having checking accounts, savings accounts, credit or debit cards and other financial services, is common for most households. However, many households are unbanked or underbanked. Being unbanked...

Evergy Utility Assistance Event

by Brigette Chirpich | March 10, 2022 | Current Newsletter, Employment Services, Feature, Housing Services, Newsletter, Uncategorized, Welcome Center | 6 Comments

Evergy will be hosting a utility assistance information event on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 9am-3pm at their Evergy Connect Center located at 1710 Paseo Blvd. KCMO 64108. Evergy staff will be assisting customers with completing LIHEAP & ERPP applications and...

Invest In Veterans Week

by Austin Fitzgerald | March 7, 2022 | Employment Services, Housing Services, New Post, Uncategorized, Veteran services | 0 Comments

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 Annual Business Survey, “Veteran-owned businesses made up about 5.9% (337,934) of all businesses, with an estimated $947.7 billion in receipts, approximately 3.9 million employees, and about $177.7 billion in annual payroll”....

How to Be Cautious With “Work at Home Scams”: Employment Services Presentation

by Austin Fitzgerald | February 24, 2022 | Employment Services, New Post, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/68oxMkUMh8c Description: Working at Home is increasingly an option for many workers. However with new opportunities come new opportunities for those who would attempt to scam unsuspecting applicants. This video provides an overview of this, offering...

Better Understanding Work From Home Jobs: Employment Services Presentation

by Austin Fitzgerald | February 24, 2022 | Employment Services, New Post | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/95PU-BM-suA Description: Work at Home opportunities have been increasing with widespread technological capabilities, and increasingly so after the pandemic began. Working at Home can be rewarding, however there are certain things to consider. This...

Job Searching Strategies: 12 Tips to Use When Searching For Jobs

by Austin Fitzgerald | February 11, 2022 | Employment Services, New Post | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/2BS1Yj4FTBA Description: If you are struggling with searching or finding the right job for you then this presentation may just help you get a good start. In this presentation we will discuss 12 tips that will help you become better at searching for...

What is Financial Literacy?

by Austin Fitzgerald | January 28, 2022 | Employment Services, New Post | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/JsODIMBf9uQ Description: Financial Literacy is one of the most important parts in your financial life. In this presentation you will learn about what Financial Literacy is, why you need it and what the outcomes are from it. Created By: Jacob...

Marie Finds Freedom and Stability

by Austin Fitzgerald | January 8, 2022 | Children & Family Services, Employment Services, HelpMarie.org, Housing Services, Pantry | 0 Comments

Be A Star Thrower: I cannot believe I am this close to reaching my goal! It has been refreshing to watch myself learn and grow at Catholic Charities Kansas...

Employment Services

Work has a fundamental and decisive role in our lives. This is why in the document Laborem excercens, Pope John Paul II referred to it as the key to making life more human. Basic job skill training, resume creation and development, interview skills, actual one-on-one employer interviews, plus, job retention strategies, comprises the surround services we offer to those seeking the dignity of work.

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