Community Foundation Gives $25k to REWA

Dodge City KS – The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas granted the Rural Education and Workforce Alliance (REWA) $25,000.  REWA was formed in 2019 to create partnerships by working together with area school districts, community colleges, businesses and universities to advance educational opportunities and workforce skills, to help raise Southwest Kansas.  

“We are extremely excited to receive this grant that will help cover operating expenses in 2021,” says Kyla Keller Rural Education and Workforce Alliance Coordinator.  “We are very thankful for the Community Foundation’s continued support with this project.”

REWA has had an exciting year with the Grand Opening of the University/Training Center(UTC) located in the old St. Mary’s of the Plains building taking place in August and the launch of three degree programs including a Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Nursing through FHSU.  Additionally, KU Criminal Justice opened the new regional KLETC at UTC.  REWA also works with the Development Corporation, Community Housing Association of Dodge City (CHAD) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to bring several small business and personal development workshops to the classrooms and our satellite locations located in Jetmore, Tribune, Scott City, Elkhart, and St. John.

For more information about REWA or the University/Training Center please contact Kyla Keller at 620-371-3866 or kkeller@dodgedev.org.