Employment Smarts

05/12/2026

Youth Workforce Academy - the premier after school , out of school times, choice of HS Jrs and Srs . Build community partnerships to develop pre-apprenticeship career pathway opportunities. Visit our website for additional information

05/12/2026

03/18/2026

🚨 KC METRO COMMUNITY — WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨
Do you know a high school junior or senior in the Kansas City, MO area who is still figuring out their next step after graduation?
Please share this opportunity within your networks, schools, churches, and community groups — this could truly change a student’s future.

🎓 Scholar Smarts Youth Workforce Academy (FINAL SESSION OF THE SEASON!)
✅ 100% FREE program
✅ Easy online registration
✅ Deadline EXTENDED: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM CST
👉 https://forms.gle/yFiyrTxmNmHmkhzK7

💡 This is more than a workshop —
This is a launching pad into high-wage, high-demand careers.
We are preparing students for pathways in:
🔧 Construction Trades
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing
🌐 Broadband / Fiber Optics

🔥 What makes this program different?
✔️ Led by real industry professionals from KC Metro
✔️ Earn OSHA credential + workforce readiness skills
✔️ Exposure to apprenticeships, training centers & real job sites
✔️ Mentorship + wraparound support beyond the classroom
✔️ Hybrid learning experience (not a one-day event — real commitment, real growth)
✔️ FREE laptop for students who complete the program

💬 We also have former students now serving as Youth Ambassadors who can speak directly to how this program helped shape their career direction and confidence.

❤️ This program is especially impactful for students who may feel:
• Unsure about college or career direction
• Disconnected from traditional pathways
• In need of guidance, exposure, and opportunity
We bring structure, support, and HOPE.
📌 Students will need:
• Unofficial transcript
• Short essay (post-secondary goals)
• School ID or photo ID
(We can help if they have trouble uploading!)

⏳ Limited seats available — we are aiming to fill this final cohort!
If you know a student — don’t assume someone else will tell them. Please share today.

💬 Questions or need help registering? Reach out!
🌐 scholarsmarts.com
📞 816-774-1262
“Crafting Futures, One Youth at a Time.”

01/16/2026

🥒🏓 Buy a Cup, Build a Future!
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 2026
Support Students experiencing systemic barriers with Every Sip
When you purchase one of our special Chicken N Pickle Cups, you’re not just quenching your thirst, you’re fueling the dreams of local Kansas City youth through Scholar Smarts.
🎓 Who We Are
Scholar Smarts is a grassroots nonprofit that provides college readiness, digital equity, and workforce development for under-resourced middle and high school students. Through mentorship, technology access, transportation support, and real-world career training, we’re bridging opportunity gaps—one student at a time.
🚀 What Your Cup Supports
• • ACT prep, college & scholarship fairs
• • Laptops and digital skills workshops
• • Workforce Academy with resume help, job training, and mentorship
• • Transportation to programs and field trips
• • Community service and confidence-building experiences
💙 Why It Matters
Your cup purchase helps them move closer to their dreams with the tools, support, and access they deserve.
📍Grab your cup today at Chicken N Pickle—and raise it for a cause that really matters!
Come and Meet us jan 16 6:30pm at NKC Location!!