Wisdom In Motion

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Wisdom In Motion

Formation	2019
Founder	Michael Jobe
Type	Nonprofit organization
Focus	Youth mentoring, career readiness, entrepreneurship, vocational training, community engagement
Headquarters	Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Area served	Reno County, Kansas

Wisdom In Motion (WIM) is a nonprofit organization based in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, that provides mentoring, career readiness training, entrepreneurship education, international cooking classes, and outdoor learning programs for at-risk youth in Reno County, Kansas. The organization was founded in 2019 by Michael Jobe to address gaps in youth mentorship and vocational guidance in the area.

History

Wisdom In Motion was established in 2019 to address gaps in youth mentorship and vocational guidance in the Hutchinson area. Founder Michael Jobe, a community leader and pastor, envisioned an organization that would connect underserved youth with meaningful opportunities and resources for personal and professional growth.

Programs

WIM offers a diverse array of youth development initiatives:

• Mentoring Program – Pairing youth with trained mentors who provide guidance, motivation, and life skill development.
• International Cooking Classes – Culinary workshops designed to teach aspiring chefs global cuisines, nutritional awareness, teamwork, creativity, and culinary techniques.
• Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship – A structured 12-month curriculum focused on career exploration, resume writing, job interview skills, and small business development. Successful participants may access vocational scholarships for vocational training or certificate programs.
• NextGen Outdoor Initiative – Outdoor education encouraging environmental awareness, outdoor skills, and nature-based personal development.
• Urban Farm Project – A collaboration with NAACP Youth offering hands-on experience in gardening, animal care, and sustainable farming.
• Behavioral Health Support – One-on-one mentoring focused on emotional well-being, stress management, and interpersonal development.

Partnerships & Collaborations

WIM has forged partnerships with local entities like the NAACP Youth and Hutch In Harmony. The organization has received funding from the Kansas Department of Corrections, Kansas Health Foundation, and the Hutchinson Community Foundation. It also benefited from in-kind donations, such as outdoor equipment from Cabela's for its nature and farm programs.

Recognition & Media Coverage

Wisdom In Motion’s work has been featured in several reputable media outlets, including:

• "Wisdom in Motion hooks kids with new skills like fishing". KSN. 2025.
• "Wisdom in Motion, mentoring Hutchinson's troubled youth". Hutch Tribune. March 17, 2025.
• "Youth urban farm turns focus to animals". Hutch Tribune. July 21, 2025.
• "Community foundation awards over $180,000 in grants". Hutch Tribune. May 8, 2025.
• "Hutch Post article on grant recognition". Hutch Post. 2025.
• "Hutch Post event coverage". Hutch Post. 2025.

See also

• List of youth organizations
• Youth mentoring
• Nonprofit organization
• Vocational education
• Hutchinson, Kansas

External links

• Official website

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