A strong regional workforce is the foundation of economic growth. Through the MOKAN Partnership, regional leaders, educators, and employers are working together to ensure the MOKAN region remains equipped with the talent and skills needed to meet the demands of tomorrow’s economy.

Our Future-Ready Workforce initiative focuses on aligning education, training, and industry to create a responsive and sustainable talent pipeline across southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma. Our key priorities over the next five years include: