Why Kansas City is a Great Place to Start Your Career

Originally written by Cynthia Diaz Rueda: https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2019/june/why-kc-is-a-good-place-to-start-career.html

Kansas City has it all, and offers many opportunities in a variety of fields. These are just a few of the reasons why KC is a top place to kick off your career.
 

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