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Skilled KC Technical Institute, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a workforce development organization that focuses on providing effective and equitable education and entrepreneurial opportunities for Black and Latino individuals. Supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Skilled KC aims to empower its students to shape their futures, create vibrant communities, and contribute to an inclusive economy. Through its pilot programming, Skilled KC has successfully graduated numerous students who have completed credentialing programs, resulting in good jobs and promotions. With a commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, Skilled KC believes that everyone, regardless of race, gender, or geography, should have equal access to opportunities for success in their careers and as entrepreneurs. The organization emphasizes the importance of measurement and evaluation in improving education, boosting entrepreneurship, and supporting the overall growth of Kansas City. Skilled KC's campus includes the Foundation offices, Conference Center, Memorial Garden, and Legacy Park, providing a comprehensive environment for learning and development.Generated from the website

The Educator Academy, formerly known as the Kansas City Teacher Residency, is a teacher preparation program in Kansas City, MO that is committed to creating an equitable education for all students. They recruit, cultivate, support, and retain a diverse network of empowered and effective educators who are dedicated to providing high-quality education to their students. Through their rigorous graduate-level teacher preparation program, The Educator Academy prepares teachers to be highly effective educators who are compassionate, culturally responsive, and dedicated to the success of their students. They actively challenge racist and white-supremacist education systems and work towards a future where every classroom is led by transformative and equitable educators.Generated from the website