Helping individuals discover their strengths, build practical skills, and pursue meaningful careers.
Workforce Development
SENT’s workforce development programs help individuals move beyond minimum wage employment toward stable careers.
Through hands-on training, mentorship, and supportive services, individuals gain the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue long-term economic mobility.
Opportunity grows when people are given the tools, guidance, and support to pursue their potential.
Why Workforce Development Matters
In Southeast Topeka, the challenge is not simply employment. Many residents are working, yet most available jobs offer minimum wages, minimal training and limited opportunities for advancement.
Local employment data shows that roughly 72 percent of jobs fall into low- or moderate-wage categories, creating barriers to long-term financial stability.
SENT’s workforce development programs help address this gap by connecting individuals to career pathways, training opportunities, and support systems that make advancement possible.
Workforce development is not just about filling jobs. It is about building pathways to stability, purpose, and leadership.
The Story Behind SENT’s Workforce Development Work
Through years of working alongside families in Southeast Topeka, SENT recognized that many individuals were eager to work but lacked clear pathways into stable, higher-wage careers.
Barriers such as limited training opportunities, transportation challenges, or a lack of mentorship often prevented people from moving forward.
SENT began building workforce initiatives that combine career exploration, practical training, and supportive services so individuals can successfully transition into meaningful employment.
When training, mentorship, and opportunity come together, individuals can move from surviving to thriving.
Our Approach
SENT’s workforce programs are built around a coordinated, community-centered model.
Strong neighborhoods are built when people have the chance to develop their skills, contribute their talents, and pursue meaningful work.
Workforce Development Pathways
SENT is developing several workforce pathways that serve youth, adults, and individuals seeking new career opportunities.
Investing in people strengthens families, supports local businesses, and builds a more resilient community.
Partnerships
SENT works with schools, employers, nonprofits, and government agencies to develop workforce pathways that align with real labor needs.
These partnerships allow individuals to connect directly with employers while helping strengthen the regional workforce.
Talent exists in every neighborhood. The right opportunity can unlock it.
Get Involved
Learn about upcoming workforce training and career development opportunities.
Donations help expand workforce programs that create long-term opportunities in SE Topeka.
Businesses and organizations can partner to support training, mentorship, and employment pathways.