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INDEPENDENCE WORKFORCE CENTER

Business Hours:

Monday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

CLOSED FOR LUNCH FROM 1PM-2PM 

Business Address

317 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-5904
(620) 331-0856 Fax

Staff Contact Information

Lacie Bohr Regional Operations Manager
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 109[email protected]
Stephani Rash Youth Workforce Development Coordinator
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 105[email protected]
Hope Anderson Specialized Career Advisor
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 108[email protected]
Brandy Benedict Workforce Program Manager
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 107[email protected]
Gina Smith Workforce Services Specialist
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 102[email protected]
Arra Whitley Youth Career Advisor
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 104[email protected]
Angela Jewell Workforce Services Specialist
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 103[email protected]
Jeri Hammerschmidt Business Services Representative
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 106[email protected]

APPOINTMENT INFO:

Appointments will be scheduled during open hours, in 30 minute and 1-hour increments, based upon need.

You can request a Virtual Appointment (by phone or video call) or an In-Person Appointment.

ACCESS:

We have laptops available for checkout (up to 5 days) for job seekers with an active KANSASWORKS account.

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