About
PREP-KC (Partnership for Regional Educational Preparation Kansas City) is an education intermediary based in Kansas City, MO, serving nine urban school districts across the bi-state Kansas City region. The organization connects educators and industry professionals to help students prepare for success after high school through career exploration, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
Core offerings include Career Pathways across eight program areas and a Data Science Initiative that builds data literacy through real-world projects and mentoring. PREP-KC coordinates virtual and in-person experiences such as job shadows, industry panels, and project-based engagements, and helps students earn Market Value Assets recognized by employers and postsecondary institutions. Corporate partners and volunteers contribute expertise to expand work-based learning and strengthen regional talent pipelines.
Measured outcomes are a priority. Recent highlights include 11,726 Market Value Assets earned, 23,938 students served this year, 1,080 volunteers engaged, and 488 virtual and in-person events. PREP-KC shares impact data with districts and partners to drive continuous improvement and align programs with workforce needs.