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UMKC TalentLink Executive Director Jake Akehurst and WorkForge CEO Nathan Walts presented veteran Brenten Taylor with a certificate of completion at the recent Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair.

UMKC TalentLink and WorkForge Award Certificate to Veterans Community Project Recipient

February 5, 2024

UMKC TalentLink Executive Director Jake Akehurst and WorkForge CEO Nathan Walts presented veteran Brenten Taylor with a certificate of completion at the recent Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair.

Molly Weaver discusses skills-based hiring

Skills-based Hiring Makes Sense Now for Employers and Job Seekers 

February 5, 2024

Expert Molly Weaver discusses why skills-based hiring makes sense now as a strategy for talent acquisition and recruiting.

Warren Wandling leads Leawood Leadership program

Warren Wandling and UMKC TalentLink Provide Leadership Development for Leadership Leawood

January 25, 2024

UMKC TalentLink and expert facilitator Warren Wandling provide professional development for the Leawood Chamber’s Leadership Leawood program.

Molly Weaver discusses skills-based hiring

Update Your 2024 Career Plan By Upskilling Or Reskilling

January 18, 2024

Skills-first hiring is an ongoing trend, emphasizing job-relevant skills for candidates more than degrees and work experience. Here’s why.

Master Public Speaking course available through UMKC TalentLink

How To Develop and Master Public Speaking Skills

January 5, 2024

Learn how to develop and master the skills to become an effective and confident public speaker in this online course.

Skills-First Training and Hiring Gains Traction Heading Into 2024 

January 4, 2024

Skills-first hiring is an ongoing trend, emphasizing job-relevant skills for candidates more than degrees and work experience. Here’s why.

Happy Holidays!

December 19, 2023

Best wishes for a safe, peaceful, and relaxing holiday season from the UMKC TalentLink team!

The online Sterile Processing program prepares you to gain industry certification and for work at a healthcare employer.

Why Training As A Sterile Processing Technician Is Popular

November 29, 2023

The online Sterile Processing Technician training program prepares you to gain industry certification and for work at a healthcare employer.

This online training course will prepare you for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam. Start anytime. Register through UMKC TalentLink.

2024 Future of Hiring Trend Forecast

November 14, 2023

What are the key trends that will shape the future of hiring in 2024? How can job seekers prepare and adapt to these trends?