The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is launching SPERO, an organization aimed at unlocking the potential of Wichita and its citizens. SPERO, Latin for “hope,” has a dual focus: preparing individuals to transform their lives through meaningful employment and guiding the efforts of citizens and organizations acting to advance Wichita’s prosperity. For its inaugural year, SPERO will benefit from a $400,000 contribution from the Charles Koch Foundation.
SPERO’s launch will feature two major initiatives, including a Wichita Scorecard, Micro-Credential programs, and a Career Readiness Track.