David Toland, Kansas commerce secretary, said the departure of recent college graduates to other job markets has led to a “talent shortage” in the state’s workforce pipeline. According to figures presented by Toland, the state has hemorrhaged about 12,500 college graduates annually over the past five years. Tolandsaid the exodus of students has actually served as a selling point in attracting industry to Kansas. “You bring these jobs here, we’ve got the people,” he said of the sales pitch. “They’re trained up, they’re ready to go, and we think they’ll stay in Kansas if you create the economic opportunities for them to.
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