Student Successes

“Begin with the end in mind.”

– Dr. Stephen Covey

Road to Success

The students below have shown outstanding work ethic — completing at least 220 hours of paid work experience, earning direct hire from their employer, or both. Along the way, they built real skills, strengthened their resumes, and earned references that open doors.

Please join us in celebrating their success!

“My son Aiden used this program, and he gained so much insight and confidence about going into a job interview and getting a job. He was hired on after the program hours ended and I am happy to say, he is still employed with the same company. Id highly recommend KC Special Recruits.”

Heather, Parent

Lawrence, KS

“I had a great experience with Edie. She was very good about explaining how everything worked.”

Aiden, Student

Lawrence, KS

“KC Special Recruits is a wonderful program for individuals with disabilities, to seek employment training. Ms. Howard, who is the director over the program, is fantastic with her hard work and dedication towards the program. We need this type of experience for students with disabilities.”

Vanessa, Parent

Shawnee, KS

“KC Special Recruits is Awesome. They are smart about finding jobs for people with disabilities. The experience was great. I enjoyed it.”

Marshall, Student

Shawnee, KS

“KC Special Recruits offers a great service. Edie is very pleasant and caring. In addition to job placements, she ensures that job training and job coaching is available. I appreciate that she walked us through the whole process and kept checking in regularly. This personalized approach is top notch.”

Dolly, Parent

Gardner, KS

“My experience was great. This was my first job. I was able to write a clear resume and go through my job interview successfully.”

Nathan, Student

Gardner, KS

“I think it was definitely fun. She was very nice and she helped me find a job real quick and she was lovely to talk to.”

Leo, Student

Lawrence, KS

Aiden

Hired by
Dillons Food Store

Lawrence High School

Brendyn

Hired by
Hy-Vee

Olathe South High School

Clayton

Hired by
Applebee’s Grill
and Bar

Olathe South High School

Colin

Worked at
Ernie Miller Nature Center

Olathe East High School

Connor

Hired by
Monarch Books & Gifts

Blue Valley High School

David

Hired by
Hen House

Shawnee Mission East High School

Echo

Worked at
KISS FM, KMXN The Bull & KLWN FM/AM

Mill Creek Learning Center & Johnson County Community College

Gwynn

Hired by
Ruff Ranch KC

De Soto High School

Haley & Allie

Worked at
Vintage Park Retirement Community

Baldwin City High School

Jack

Hired by
Dogtopia

Olathe South High School

Jackson

Worked at
Burnt End

Desoto High School

Kayshawn

Hired by
Home Depot

Shawnee Mission North High School

Kevin

Hired by
Westlake Hardware

Olathe North High School

Leo

Hired by
Pioneer Ridge Independent Living Community

Lawrence High School

Marle

Hired by
Hy-Vee

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Marshall

Worked at
Westlake Hardware & Hy-Vee

Mill Valley High School

Michael

Hired by
Panera

Blue Valley Northwest High School

Miette

Hired by
Ruff Ranch

Shawnee Mission Northwest

Morgan

Hired by
Savers

Shawnee Mission North High School

Nadia

Worked for Friends of Johnson County Library

Kansas School for the Deaf High School

Nathan

Hired by
Cosentino’s Price Chopper

Gardner Edgerton High School

Nathan

Hired by
Silvercrest at Deer Creek

Insight School of Kansas

Nick

Worked for Vintage Park Retirement Community

Baldwin City High School

Parker

Hired by
Bradley Animal Hospital

Lawrence High School

Ruben

Hired by
Chick-fil-A

Shawnee Mission West High School

Sophie

Hired by
Cosentino’s Price Chopper

Accelerated Schools of Overland Park.

Tate

Hired by
Dillons Food Stores

Lawrence High School

Trey

Hired by
Big O Tires

Free State High School

Victor

Hired by
Hen House

Olathe West High School

Aubrey

Hired by
Fairways of Ironhorse Independent Living

Johnson County Community College CONNECT

Isaiah

Hired by
Aristocrat Motors – Porsche Dealership

Blue Valley Northwest High School