The Museum of Kansas City is honored and thrilled to announce that it has received a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to build capacity for strategic planning and collaborative development in preparation for implementing a workforce and career development program for youth and young adults (ages 13–23). We are deeply grateful to the Kauffman Foundation for recognizing and supporting our vision and ongoing efforts.
The Museum aspires to become a dynamic city museum that offers meaningful paid internships and employment opportunities for youth and young adults—preparing them for impactful careers in museums and the humanities. Through this initiative, participants will gain access to a wide range of civic, creative, and entrepreneurial experiences within the cultural and heritage sectors.
While many workforce development programs emphasize corporate and private-sector pathways, the Museum seeks to expand opportunities in history and humanities—fields that are vital to the cultural and civic life of our community. Our goal is to employ, train, nurture, and connect young people with stable, rewarding, and well-paying career opportunities. By investing in the next generation of diverse leaders, we aim to empower youth and young adults to achieve their highest potential and contribute meaningfully to the future of museums and cultural institutions.
Currently, the Museum is collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, schools, nonprofit partners, and youth to thoughtfully co-design and plan the workforce and career development initiative, which is slated for implementation in 2027.
Photo courtesy of the History Co:Lab. Event at The Museum of Kansas City with students presenting their real-world learning projects. Event hosted by the The Museum of Kansas City, History Co:Lab, and Re-Imagining Migration.
