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UMKC TalentLink executive director Jake Akehurst at Greater KC Veterans Career Fair

In The Community – Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair

February 8, 2022

UMKC TalentLink and UMKC Student Veteran Support Services attended the Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair on February 4, 2022, at Union Station. We met with a wide range of veterans and service members from the region.

Dr. Alex Francisco leads data analysis courses for UMKC TalentLink

Dr. Alex Francisco Leads Introduction to Data Analytics

February 2, 2022

Real-world experience meets practical knowledge in the upcoming course Introduction to Data Analytics. Dr. Alex Francisco (PhD, University of Missouri Kansas City), senior population health scientist and statistician at the Kansas City Health Department, leads the non-degree course.

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Visit UMKC TalentLink at Fifth Annual Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair

February 1, 2022

UMKC TalentLink is a proud co-sponsor of the 5th Annual Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair on Friday, February 4, 1-4 pm, located at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd.