ProX employers talk about the benefits of the program – not just for students – but for businesses November 28, 2023 While ProX is making a name for itself as one of the largest paid summer internship programs in the country, what might get missed is the benefits to employers of all shapes and sizes in Kansas City.
2023 Amplify Friday, November 10, 2023 Friday’s conference kick-off began with networking and Real Men Teach Founder Curtis Valentine, who guided participants in a networking and team-building activity to build and foster connections. Saturday, November 11, 2023 Saturday morning we opened with an early morning optional yoga session led by Dr. Auburn Ellis with Studio 5400. The […]
How our youth spend out-of-school time is critical November 16, 2023 Access to quality programming before and after school – and during school breaks – can effectively put students and families on a path to success.
Direct-to-educator funding invests in solutions designed by those closest to the issues schools, students, and families face November 16, 2023 Educators who pitched their ideas at the Amplify KC EduTank Pitch Event won funding for their visionary projects in Kansas City schools.
‘GEWKC is a testament to the entrepreneurial ecosystem we’re building here in Kansas City’ November 15, 2023 Dr. Burns-Wallace celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week with Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Getting grants: Mission-critical funding for the mission-driven November 14, 2023 A key component to Kansas City’s capital ecosystem is grant funding, where the ROI is impact.
Asia Campbell Asia Campbell is a development manager for Real World Learning–ProX at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she is responsible for establishing, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with employers who can provide real-world, work-based learning opportunities for local youth. Campbell works with employers, community and civic networks, and donors to ensure alignment with quality and […]
2023 Agenda 4:30-7:00 p.m. Reception & Networking 5:15-5:30 p.m. Welcome Trese Booze, Senior DirectorEwing Marion Kauffman Foundation Edgar Palacios, FounderLatinx Education Collaborative and Revolución Educativa 5:30-6:30 p.m. Conference Kick-off Curtis Valentine, FounderReal Men Teach 6:30-7:00 p.m. Networking & Close 7:45-8:15 a.m. Chair Yoga (optional) Dr. Auburn Ellis, Founder & Lead ArtistSTUDIO 5400 8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30-8:40 a.m. […]
Kansas City region receives federal ‘Tech Hub’ designation October 24, 2023 The KC BioHub coalition, focused on manufacturing vaccine-related biologics, now has the opportunity to receive up to $70 million in funding.
With open doors, the Kauffman Foundation rolls out the blue carpet October 6, 2023 Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace welcomes guests into the Foundation for a night of connection and engagement for collective impact to last far beyond the evening.