Congressman Cleaver Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding for Job Seekers and Employers in Kansas City

Press Release

Congressman Cleaver is pleased to announce that the Office of Family Assistance within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1 million to the Full Employment Council (FEC) of Kansas City, as a 21st Century HealthCare Works Program grant project.

"I am thrilled that the Full Employment Council is receiving this grant. The work they do to help put Kansas Citians back to work is essential to the health and wellbeing of so many families." stated Congressman Cleaver. "These funds will aid job seekers through training and placement services, putting dedicated individuals back to work."

The Full Employment Council operates as a business-led private non-profit corporation, serving residents in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray Counties by assisting both job seekers and employers. The Council offers career counseling and goal guidance to job seekers, as well as best hiring practices and all-encompassing recruiting and screening aid for businesses and organizations looking to hire. In 2013 the FEC assisted nearly 50,000 people looking for employment and aided companies in hiring more than 25,000 people. More information about the Full Employment Council and the services it provides may be found here.

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