Looking for a great job and a terrific place to call home? The Greater Manhattan area in Riley and Pottawatomie counties offers both big city amenities and the charm, opportunities and culture of life in a small town. Home to Kansas State University, Fort Riley, the Manhattan area is a dynamic, diverse and growing place to build a career and raise a family. Check out for yourself why people love to call Manhattan home!
Questions about moving to the area? Check out Made for Manhattan to discover more.
Greater Manhattan Is Growing our Healthcare and Construction Workforce!
While people think of Manhattan as a hub for jobs in agriculture, manufacturing and education, the region's growth demands an expanded healthcare and construction-trades workforce.
Manhattan Area Technical College and other regional community colleges offer opportunities to easily and affordably gain the skills necessary for health care and construction careers. Kansas State University also offers four-year bachelor's degree programs in construction sciences, engineering, and a variety of human and animal health-related careers.
If you need money for training, check out the Kansas Promise Scholarship, which offers funding to cover educational costs after scholarships and grants for students seeking job training in healthcare, construction, and several other high-demand industries at two-year colleges across the state.
MATC’s healthcare programs MATC’s construction programs
K-state's Healthcare programs K-state's construction, engineering and architecture programs
Start Your Job Search Here!
If you’re trained and ready to apply for jobs that will get you to the region, check out many of the fantastic employers listed below, and meet several of their employees who are excited to share with you their experiences working in Greater Manhattan. Visit the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce's member directory for additional employers in the region.
Healthcare Employers
Ascension Via Christi
Manhattan Surgical Hospital
Meadowlark
Stormont Vail Health
Real Success Stories from the Greater Manhattan Area
Other Important Links
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce | GMEP | Wamego Chamber of Commerce
Pottawatomie County Economic Development | Manhattan Area Technical College | Made for Manhattan
Looking for more information? Email a Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce staff member.