The Kansas Micro-Internship (KMI) program supports the Kansas Board of Regents’ “Building a Future” strategic plan and the Kansas Department of Commerce’s aim to help create economic success for Kansas residents and businesses.

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments in business, communications, education, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, research, and many other areas. The first three Kansas Micro-Internship projects (up to a maximum of $500 per project) completed for a Kansas organization or entrepreneur by undergraduate students currently enrolled in any of the 32 Kansas public colleges and universities are available at no cost thanks to funding provided by the Kansas Department of Commerce and several foundations

The no cost KMI projects will be available until the current funding is depleted or renewed.

There is also a wide array of learn and earn opportunities for Kansas organizations and career seekers via the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, which supports apprenticeships across multiple industries.

Student Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Complete the free online Agile Work Profiler
• Be currently enrolled in at least one undergraduate credit course offered by any of the 32 Kansas public colleges or universities

Student Benefits:

• Projects available all year                 
• Projects can be completed remotely
• Expanded career network
• Gain new skills and experience
• Get paid 90% of the project fee

 Employer Requirements:

• Be a Kansas based business, nonprofit organization or entrepreneur
• Select an eligible undergraduate Kansas student

Employer Benefits:

• On-demand help all year
• No paperwork required
• Enhanced talent pipeline
• Reduced recruitment/hiring costs
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Employers can learn more or register at www.kansasmicrointerns.com

Students can learn more or register at https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasmicrointerns

Each state university shall award credit for all CLEP exam scores at or above the American Council of Education’s (ACE) credit-granting recommended score of 50 for the equivalent course or courses at their institution. (For a list of these courses, please refer to the institution's website.) 

Active Duty, DoD employees and spouses may be eligible to receive low or no cost CLEP exams through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program.  DANTES CLEP policies & Website 

Who is Eligible for DANTES-Funded CLEP Exams?

EXPLANATION OF PROGRAM

The Kansas Pathway to Career High School Equivalency program was designed for the busy adult who has not completed their high school education nor is currently enrolled in a high school program. This program allows a student to work toward their high school completion as well as obtaining a college certificate or credential. Once an individual completes and passes the program requirements, a Kansas State High School Diploma from the Kansas Board of Regents will be issued.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Currently 21 or older
• Has not been awarded a high school diploma nor currently enrolled in a high school program
• Has been accepted into a Kansas Adult Education Program
• Declared an AO-K career pathway interest

KANSAS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PARTICIPATING

• Barton Community College
• Butler Community College
• Cloud County Community College
• Colby Community College
• Cowley Community College
• Flint Hills Technical College
• Garden City Community College
• Highland Community College
• Hutchinson Community College
• Johnson County Community College
• Kansas City Kansas Community College
• Manhattan Area Technical College
• Salina Adult Education Center
• Seward County Community College
• Washburn Tech
• WSU Tech

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

CIVICS TEST STUDY GUIDE 

KANSAS PATHWAY TO CAREER WEBINAR

For more information contact:

Julie Clark
High School Equivalency State Administrator
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520
Topeka, KS  66612
785-430-4321
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Building a Future is the Kansas Board of Regents' strategic plan for the state's higher education system. It centers the work of Kansas colleges and universities on serving the state and its needs.

Background

The Regents developed Building a Future to meet the needs of Kansas based on input from Kansans.

The Board began the strategic planning process by meeting with Kansans in communities across the state to ask how higher education could help them. During meetings with students, parents, employers, and business and community leaders, a clear picture emerged of how Kansas colleges and universities could help families and businesses meet their aspirations and build a prosperous future for the state.

Kansas families wanted higher education to be affordable and accessible and to help them succeed in their careers. Businesses asked colleges and universities to build a robust talent pipeline and help drive innovation.

In conjunction with leaders across the state's public higher education system, the Board developed Building a Future around three pillars - helping Kansas families, supporting Kansas businesses and advancing prosperity in the state.

Areas of Focus

Each pillar with Building a Future contains areas of focus that help direct the system's efforts.

• Families: Affordability, Access and Success
• Businesses: Talent Pipeline and Innovation
• Prosperity: Intentional Economic Development and Community Benefits

Promising Practices

Building a Future is unique in its inclusion of promising practices. These serve to establish a roadmap for achieving the objectives in the strategic plan. Each year the Board adopts annual goals that help drive implementation of these practices.

Measuring Progress

To monitor the system's progress towards achieving the aims established in Building a Future, the Board adopted a series of metrics.

Nearly five years into the plan, these metrics are showing excellent results with increases in affordability and access, improved outcomes for Kansas students, better retention of talent in the state, significant growth of the research enterprise and a host of benefits for Kansas communities.

The Board's strategic plan dashboard provides different ways to view and break down the metrics used to track progress within each area of focus.

A Comprehensive Plan

Building a Future provides a framework for all of the work of the Board and the system. The development of the annual unified appropriations request, adoption of Board goals, governance initiatives and more are all guided by the plan's pillars - Helping Kansas families, Supporting Kansas Businesses and Advancing Prosperity.

Learn More About Building a Future's Pillars

Pillar I: Read more about what actions the Board is taking to help Kansas families with affordability, access and success and learn about the outcomes of those efforts.

Pillar II: Discover how the Board is supporting Kansas businesses with a robust talent pipeline and innovation and see the progress that has been made.

Pillar III: Learn how the state's higher education system is advancing prosperity through economic development and support for Kansas communities.