Proposed Jun. 30, 2020

Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas proposes that the city of Kansas City proactively support future state of work training's and real-world learning opportunities, to address the above challenges. This support could come in the form of direct funding for training institutions, support of public-private partnerships, and meetings with manufacturers to discuss how to prepare for this shift in the economy and make sure Kansas City could become the focal pint for smart state innovation in Missouri. Illinois became the first smart state back in 2018 when they adopted the Smarter Illinois Initiative which trained their government employees in how to be more efficient in the workforce. Illinois trained their employees on how to use the same smart technologies that were previously discussed in our proposal. This program has helped local governments stay competitive and attract innovative companies to their state (DoIt 2018). With a similar program such as the Artemis Initiative, Kansas City can be the stepping stone that attracts innovative companies to the great state of Missouri and creates the best trained workforce in the country.
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Dawson Lemmons
(06/30/2020)
For clarification here is more information on the Artemis Initiative:
At Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas we’ve been working on a project called the Artemis Initiative which will provide training and the tools necessary to go into the work force with the skills needed to receive a steady and livable income. This program will provide job seekers (incumbent, unemployed, underemployed, etc.) training for industries driven by future state technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, cybersecurity, virtual/augmented/mixed realities, and the Internet of Things. We will also work with organizations to create inclusive workforces and develop technology that ethically augments humans instead of automating their roles.
Jurisdiction: Kansas City
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