Alliance Ag & Grain has hired Kolt Washburn as an apprentice agronomy operator at its Lewis location. Washburn was hired through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP).

“We’re glad to have Kolt on board at Alliance Ag & Grain, and we’re excited to watch him grow throughout his apprenticeship,” says Jeff Stockton, Alliance Ag & Grain vice president of business development. “RKAP gives us the resources to provide on-the-job training that builds the skills our workforce needs to serve our customers.”

Alliance Ag & Grain has apprenticeship opportunities for a grain elevator operator in Wright and an agronomy operator/driver in Haviland. For more information on those positions, visit www.aaggllc.com/careers/apprenticeships.

“Kansas Farm Bureau created RKAP to help employers find and develop talent,” says Kylee Stout, KFB business development manager. “Through RKAP, employers can create pathways for workers to acquire practical skills that lead to well-paying jobs in any position where the company has a need.”

RKAP helps agriculture-related businesses and those operating in rural Kansas customize apprenticeships based on their needs. RKAP helps businesses develop curriculum and manage reporting requirements associated with an apprenticeship. To learn more, visit www.kfb.org/RKAP or contact Stout at stoutk@kfb.org.