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 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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]
Bret Rannells One Stop Operator
Independence Workforce Center913-594-1414[email protected]
Stephani Rash Youth Workforce Development Coordinator
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 105[email protected]
Brandy Benedict Workforce Program Manager
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 107[email protected]
Gina Smith Program Specialist
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 102[email protected]
Arra Whitley Youth Career Advisor
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 104[email protected]
Kai Rannells Social Media Manager / PIO
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 108[email protected]
Angela Jewell Program Specialist
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 103[email protected]
Vacant Business Services Representative
Independence Workforce Center620-332-5904 x 106

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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New Year's Day

Monday, January 1, 2024

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 15, 2024

Memorial Day

Monday, May 27, 2024

Juneteenth Nat'l Independence Day

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Independence Day

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Labor Day

Monday, September 2, 2024

Veterans Day

Monday, November 11, 2024

Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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