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Kim Palomarez, Executive Director, KC Tech Academy
Phone: 816-858-5505 Email: [email protected]
Kim Palomarez is the Executive Director of KC Tech Academy, an industry-led, advanced manufacturing training program for high school students currently being housed from Northland Career Center. As the Executive Director, she spends most of her time connecting with manufacturing area leaders to create internships and career opportunities for students as well as focusing on curriculum development for the program. Prior to KC Tech, Kim worked in business development and recruiting for skilled trade and management roles in the manufacturing industry for more than 14 years. This is where she gained many connections in industry and a passion to market the many opportunities available in manufacturing. She served a variety of roles for several workforce development initiatives while serving on the Platte County Economic Board for a two-year term. Kim is married to Ariel Palomarez and together they have a son, Fabian (10) who keeps them busy in competitive sports. She also enjoys spending time with her older children and grandchildren.
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