
Prosperity at a Crossroads
A research team from the Urban Education Research Center convened young professionals who had entered the workplace in the previous one to five years to provide real world feedback on what it takes to enter and succeed in the world of work. They confirmed six categories of competencies as Essential Skills.

2001 & 2005 Sasaki Plans
A research team from the Urban Education Research Center convened young professionals who had entered the workplace in the previous one to five years to provide real world feedback on what it takes to enter and succeed in the world of work. They confirmed six categories of competencies as Essential Skills.



Connectivity and Digital Equity Report
Access to the internet has become a fundamental asset that all Kansas City area households require to achieve economic prosperity.

Kauffman Quality of Life Survey
The Quality of Life in Kansas City Report is commissioned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and distributed to the KC community.

DeBruce Foundation Essential Skills Report
A research team from the Urban Education Research Center convened young professionals who had entered the workplace in the previous one to five years to provide real world feedback on what it takes to enter and succeed in the world of work. They confirmed six categories of competencies as Essential Skills.