What are the essential skills needed for students and workers to succeed in the job markets of today and tomorrow? Working with community partners to assess workforce challenges and opportunities, KCPT and Flatland are exploring the future of the workforce in Kansas City. Use these videos and resources to bring the conversation to the classroom and to those who matter most -- the workers of tomorrow!

Examine the robust options of today’s gig economy, including part-time and temporary jobs, freelancing, and side hustles that can contribute to successful, rewarding careers.

Students will learn about different jobs and professions of people in the community.

This is a Preschool learning activity about Community Helpers. It is designed to be done at home, on Preschool off-days, with assistance from an adult. Students will be working through a Google Slide presentation with videos teaching about 5 different community helpers, and taking notes and adding pictures about the Community Helpers they learned about. 

In the Great Job! video series, real professionals give middle and high school students a behind-the-scenes look at their exciting careers.

The newest videos in the series highlight: a Biomedical Engineer, Radiologist, Machinist, Prosthetic Specialist, and a Sonographer.

The folk art of -- America, America and Utah -- is showcased. Contributed by the Utah Arts Council Folk Art Program from their HISPANIC CULTURE IN UTAH archives and the book HECHO IN UTAH, singers, dancers, musicians, boat builders, wood carvers, and ceramists are included in photos, biographies, and audio clips.

Explore careers more effectively by filtering your career options by industries, sectors, and clusters, and by considering the most in-demand jobs of the future.

Learn smart tips from a teen about how to begin your own personal career exploration using both self-reflection and outward reflection to work through the maze of potential career options.

The history of Skliris, L. G., contract of employment is summarized in this media item extracted from the 20-part video series A PEOPLES' HISTORY OF UTAH, written and hosted by Dean L. May, PhD (University of Utah). The series provides a sweeping view of Utah's past, from its earliest known desert beginning--from its prehistory, to the pioneer era, to the transformation from territory to state, to its critical role in the world war years and beyond.

Fox on the Job, written and illustrated by James Marshall. Fox tries to earn the money for a new bicycle in several different jobs.

Lemonade for Sale, written by Stuart J. Murphey, illustrated by Tricia Tusa. The Elm Street Kid's Club need money to fix up their clubhouse, so they decide to sell lemonade and monitor their success by tracking daily sales.

Lemonade for Sale, written by Stuart J. Murphey, illustrated by Tricia Tusa. The Elm Street Kid's Club need money to fix up their clubhouse, so they decide to sell lemonade and monitor their success by tracking daily sales.

Lemonade for Sale, written by Stuart J. Murphey, illustrated by Tricia Tusa. The Elm Street Kid's Club need money to fix up their clubhouse, so they decide to sell lemonade and monitor their success by tracking daily sales.

Lemonade for Sale, written by Stuart J. Murphey, illustrated by Tricia Tusa. The Elm Street Kid's Club need money to fix up their clubhouse, so they decide to sell lemonade and monitor their success by tracking daily sales.

Lemonade for Sale, written by Stuart J. Murphey, illustrated by Tricia Tusa. The Elm Street Kid's Club need money to fix up their clubhouse, so they decide to sell lemonade and monitor their success by tracking daily sales.

Mystery on the Docks, written and illustrated by Thacher Hurd. Ralph, a short order cook, rescues a kidnapped opera singer from Big Al and his gang of nasty Rats.

Mystery on the Docks, written and illustrated by Thacher Hurd. Ralph, a short order cook, rescues a kidnapped opera singer from Big Al and his gang of nasty Rats.

Mystery on the Docks, written and illustrated by Thacher Hurd. Ralph, a short order cook, rescues a kidnapped opera singer from Big Al and his gang of nasty Rats.

Mystery on the Docks, written and illustrated by Thacher Hurd. Ralph, a short order cook, rescues a kidnapped opera singer from Big Al and his gang of nasty Rats.

Mystery on the Docks, written and illustrated by Thacher Hurd. Ralph, a short order cook, rescues a kidnapped opera singer from Big Al and his gang of nasty Rats.