Unemployment in Kansas hit 11.2% for the month of April. Anthony Newman was one of those that were laid off from their job, in part, due to COVID-19. He is now trying to find a new job with help from the Wichita Workforce Center. Newman said he wants help from the center to get his CDL license. “I came here to not only have a job, but give me a career,” Newman said. The Workforce Center opened its doors Tuesday morning for the first time since the end of March. Workforce Center CEO Keith Lawing said having the ability to meet face-to-face with job-seekers will be a big benefit.
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