kearney works purpose

The goal of Kearney Works is to provide comprehensive services and resources to the unemployed and underemployed.

​We provide three pillars of service for the unemployed and underemployed clients:

• Establish soft skills / pre-employeement training curriculum
• Determine certificate training opportunities aligning with the needs of local employers
• Provide mentoring services for individuals to ensure long-term success

kearney works structure

Kearney Works is a 501 (c)3 not for profit organization, funded by grants and donations. We offer no obligation and NO COST consultations to applicants and businesses. We want to work with you to solve your unique employment needs. 

board of directors

Kearney Works is governed by a nine-member board of directors, who serve three-year terms. Directors represent the following areas: a social service agency, the Economic Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, education, an area employer with less than 25 employees, an area employer with more than 25 employees, and three community members at large. 

staff

partners​

Executive Director, Elizabeth Roetman has more than 15 years of business & workforce development experience working for the St. Joseph, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce and Buffalo County Economic Development Council. 

Kearney Works hired Elizabeth Roetman as  Executive Director in July of 2019.

There are many agencies in the area that provide services that Kearney Works can utilize to benefit our clients.

​Through the area monthly Community Connections meetings, Kearney Works ​partners with dozens of agencies to ensure that our client's needs are met and their potential realized.

​I am grateful for the time and patience Kearney Works has provided for me and my situation. I like my new job and want to start classes this Fall to earn more money. P.T.