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Growing our Own - Project Overview

  Goal:

Encourage graduates to have a a career they are passionate about through exploration of Western Kansas career opportunities

  Mission:

Create partnerships with young adults and local organizations to explore careers, build connections, and encourage young adults to remain in Western Kansas

  Purpose:

During showcases, students will learn more about themselves, research local options, engage with local businesses, and create strategic plans to reach their professional goals.

1.  Build trusting relationships with schools, students, businesses, and communities

2.  Encourage young people to remain in our rural area or facilitate their return to Western Kansas

3.  Develop a workforce responsive to the needs of rural area industries

4.  Collaborate with rural area business/industry and professional educators to provide support and interaction via job shadowing, internships, and 

       apprenticeships

5.  Teach and expect leadership, teamwork, accountability, and essential skills at our showcases


UPCOMING EVENTS

2025-2026 Western Kansas Career’s Showcases

Times for all Showcases – 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

 

September 11, 2025 - SW Kansas

  • Ag Showcase at Sublette HS
  • 501 Ellis St. Sublette, KS 67877
  • CLICK HERE to register

September 23, 2025 - SW Kansas

September 25, 2025 - NW Kansas

  • Multi-Career Showcase at WaKeeney Fairgrounds Commercial Building
  • 116 N. 13th St. WaKeeney, KS 67676
  • CLICK HERE to register

October 16, 2025 - SW Kansas

    October 30, 2025 - NW Kansas

    • Healthcare-Career Showcase at Oakley 4 H building
    • 217 Kaler Ave. Oakley, KS 67748
    • CLICK HERE to register

    November 13, 2025 - SW Kansas

    November 20, 2025 - NW Kansas

    • Multi-Career showcase at Goodland Max Jones Fieldhouse
    • 1209 Arcade Ave, Goodland, KS 67735
    • CLICK HERE to register

    December 12, 2025 - SW Kansas

    • Construction Trades Showcase at Garden City Finney County EMS/Fire Dept Building
    • 2515 N. 8th Street, Garden City, KS 67846
    • College & Business Registration
    • District Registration
    • Deadline to sign up is 12/5/25

    • Limited to 150 total participants and 10 per district.

    January 22, 2026 - SW Kansas

    February 5, 2026 - SW Kansas

    April 1, 2026 - SW Kansas

    Become a Member


    Are you interested in joining the Western Kansas Career’s Showcases Student-Led Leadership Team? 



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