Workforce Success

Helping individuals gain the skills, support, and opportunities needed to achieve employment and self-sufficiency.

Missouri Work Assistance (MWA)

Support for TANF recipients through personalized coaching, training, and real-world resources. 

  • Over 700 individuals served annually
  • Help overcoming work barriers like childcare, transportation, and mental health
  • Financial support for school, job training, and basic needs
  • Personal guidance from caring case managers
  • Services available in Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, and Ray counties

Who is Eligible?

If you’re receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), you’re eligible for help.

  • Training and work experience to build job skills
  • Help navigating obstacles to work like childcare or transportation
  • Job search and placement support

“We’re here to give you the one-on-one attention you need to find a path to stability and success.”

SkillUp

Increasing opportunity for individuals receiving SNAP benefits

  • Access job training through LINC and Missouri Job Centers
  • Gain work-ready skills to increase your income
  • Available at all LINC MWA locations

How can SkillUp help you?

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • Basic literacy
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
  • High school or college support
  • Help paying for work transportation expenses
  • Job search
  • On-the-job training
  • A skill or trade

MWA Locations

Central Office
2301 McGee St., Suite 600
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 303-0660

North Office
5440 N Oak Trafficway, Suite 100
Kansas City, Mo 64118
Phone: (816) 303-0660

East Office
15301 E 23rd St.
Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816-303-0660

Cass County Office
201 W Walnut
Raymore, MO 64083
Phone: (816) 303-0660

CAC Office South Kansas City
10901 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64134
Phone: 816-303-0660

Fairmount Community Center
217 S Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
Phone: (816) 303-0660