Education & Career Exploration Resources

https://wwwksdeorg

K-State Research and Extension Chisholm Trail District

This is an organization focused on quality, research-based education within the fields of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Programming

• We offer a variety of classes, educational materials, seminars, and video series that cover such topics as; Cooking Basics, Personal or Family Budgeting, Nutrition Lessons, Gardening, 4-H Projects, SNAP-Ed Food Assistance information, and most programs are offered at free or reduced cost

We are able to help disabled people in the county with completing PART D (drug) insurance paperwork, offer health insurance basic education and help with filling out Medicaid applications

712 S Buckeye Avenue Abilene, KS 67410

For more information call (785) 263-2001 or email chisholmtrail@listservksuedu

O*NET

A career exploration website https://wwwonetonlineorg/

Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE)

The mission of CKCIE is to provide specialized instruction to identified special education students with diverse learning needs and abilities This is accomplished through partnership and collaboration with families and general education by providing a continuum of services in the least restrictive environment

409 West Cloud Street Salina, KS 67401 (785) 309-5100

College and Career Competency Framework http://wwwcccframeworkorg/

Essential Living Skills: Job-Ready Skills https://wwwkstek-stateedu/fcs/living-skills/

Heartland Early Education

Heartland Early education provides Head Start and Early Head Start child care, preschool and home visitation services to children and families who qualify

Contact: (785) 263-0210

Email: TeresaNix@usd305

Website: https//305heartlandcom

Job Accommodations Network https://askjan.org/

Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) http://wwwkyeaorg/

Educates, mentors, and supports youth with disabilities in Kansas to be contributing members of their community o Core Areas of Focus: community, advocacy, mentoring, education and employment o Programs they offer: Faces of Change, Empower Me Series, Disability Education Programs, Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, "Listen to Me" Advocacy Presentations and Disability Mentoring Day http://wwwkyeaorg/

Kansas Department for Children and Families

Employment, education, and training wwwdcfksorg