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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.

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.

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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.