Fort Hays Tech North Central Workforce Development

04/03/2026

Get Paid to Train for a High-Demand Career!

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is proud to partner with Osborne County and the State of Kansas to offer an Apprenticeship in our Heavy Equipment Operation Program!

This apprenticeship provides full financial support for your training, real-world experience through paid internship, and a guaranteed career pathway upon successful completion.

💥 What You Can Expect:
✔️ 100% paid education (tuition, books & materials)
✔️ Earn a paycheck while gaining hands-on experience
✔️ Receive CDL certification
✔️ Step directly into full-time employment with benefits after completion

If you're ready to start a career, not just a job, this is your opportunity to earn while you learn and build your future in the heavy equipment industry.

📞 For more information, contact Heather Betzold, Osborne County Clerk, at [email protected] or call 785.346.2431

Fort Hays Tech North Central Workforce Development

03/11/2026

Do you have interest in being a welder or an electrician? Purefield Ingredients, in Russell, KS, is willing to sponsor a full-time welding student or/and a second year electrical student at Fort Hays Tech | North Central for a three year commitment with their company!

Contact me for an application today.
785-639-5872

03/10/2026

Our Fort Hays Tech | NC PHAC students are working on fabricating duct work today!

03/03/2026

Kansas employers are operating in one of the tightest labor markets in recent years.

- 73,000 open jobs statewide
- Job openings rate near 4.8%
- Unemployment around 3.8%
- Fewer available workers than open positions in key industries

According to analysis highlighted by EB3.work, sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, trades and agriculture continue to feel the pressure most.

Here at Fort Hays Tech | NC, we work directly with employers to align training with real workforce needs. The college supports both new workforce development and upskilling for current employees in areas such as healthcare, transportation, agriculture, construction trades, and business & technology.

Explore the Kansas labor shortage, its causes, economic impact, and practical solutions—including how EB-3 visa jobs in Kansas can help fill workforce gaps.

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

Do you have interest in being a registered nurse or respiratory therapist? Salina Regional Health Center has a scholarship program that allows students to receive $10,000/year for nursing school with a 1 year commitment/year.

They also offer a $3,000/year scholarship for Respiratory Therapy with a 1 year commitment/year.

Apply today!

https://www.srhc.com/careers/scholarships.php

02/25/2026

Our Fort Hays Tech | North Central students running the new motor graders. They are on their second day of operation learning how to lay dirt on a road surface with a proper slope.

02/24/2026

Thank you Phillipsburg Chamber for inviting me!

If you are interested and need more information on registered apprenticeships feel free to contact me. I would be glad to speak with your business or committee.

02/23/2026

Don't forget about an incredible sponsorship opportunity with NexTech for students interested in pursuing a Telecommunications, IT or Heavy Equipment Program at Fort Hays Tech | North Central!

The sponsorship will help you start your career with no student debt, hands-on industry experience, and a direct pathway into a growing, high-demand field. Instead of worrying about tuition, you’ll be building your future from day one.

Nex-Tech is offering a Technology Education Sponsorship through Fort Hays Tech | North Central for students pursuing Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Heavy Equipment Operation. The program covers tuition, approved tools, and books, and has an optional housing allowance. Sponsored students commit to working with Nex-Tech for at least three years post-graduation.

This career path suits problem-solvers who enjoy fixing things and creating solutions. Students will work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentoring, and develop hands-on skills. Graduates can earn over $40,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

This sponsorship is available to future high school graduates in North Central Kansas, offering a pathway to stable careers while supporting rural Kansas communities. Applications remain open until March 1st, 2026. Contact Nex-Tech Human Resources at [email protected] for more information.

02/20/2026

What if you could start your career now, get real-world experience, and have your college tuition paid for at the same time?

Here’s your chance.

Carrico Implement is offering an incredible opportunity for motivated students to join their team in Hays, Beloit, or Ellsworth — and in return, they’ll pay your tuition to earn your Associate’s Degree in Agricultural Technology Equipment at Fort Hays Tech | North Central. You can even start this apprenticeship at just 17 years old!

Your future can start today!

02/19/2026

Sign up on our website for Motor Grader Training, Excavator Training or Both! If you have questions feel free to contact me 785-639-5872.