SC KS Employment First Summit: Creating Equity and Access for all to Employment

Posted February 24, 2023 by Beth in , ,

Do you want to work but afraid to lose your benefits?  Check out the South Central (SC) Kansas (KS) Employment First Summit event on April 6, 2023.  This event is an opportunity for professionals, employers, job coaches, caregivers, and people with disabilities to learn about raising awareness, increasing opportunities, and sustaining competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities.

This is a FREE event and it will be located at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.  The address is 400 W. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202.  The registration begins at 7:00 a.m.  There will be keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and vendors throughout the day.  The keynote speakers are:

  • Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan, Chief Impact Officer and Teacher with the Kansas Leadership Center
  • Dan Meers, “KC Wolf” mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs

Are you interested to attend?  Click on the link below to register.

SC KS Employment 1st Summit: Creating Equity & Access to Employment for All Tickets, Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 7:00 AM | Eventbrite

The first 100 people to register will receive a free copy of the book called, “When Everyone Leads: How The Toughest Challenges Get Seen and Solved” by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride.

For more information, download the flyer below.

Beth

Beth has been with RCIL since 2007 and is the Information and Outreach Coordinator in our Osage City office. She takes information and referral calls and represents RCIL through community outreach.

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