Monica Shuffett
Luttrell Staffing Group/Vice President
Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Executive Director Attends Legislators Talk
Myra Wilson, Executive Director of Cumberlands Workforce Development Board. attended the “Coffee & Conversation with Your Legislators” event on Tuesday at the Campbellsville Civic Center. Guest speakers included State Senator Max Wise and State Representative Sarge Pollock. “I’m thankful for all our leaders that work hard each day to make our Commonwealth the best!,” said […]
CWDB Executive Director Gives Updates on ‘Putting Young Kentuckians to Work’ Initiative at Legislative Meeting
Executive Director of the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Myra Wilson and Michael Gritton, Executive Director at KentuckianaWorks presented an update on the Putting Young Kentuckians to Work (PYKW) initiative before the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment today. Wilson gave a brief overview of the employment landscape for young Kentuckians saying in […]
Officials Meet to Discuss Statewide Workforce and Talent Team Initiative
On Monday, October 27, Secretary Jeff Noel, Commissioner Michael Yoder, and Alisher Burikhanov from the Education & Labor Cabinet, along with State Representative Josh Branscum, met with members of the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board, employers, and workforce partners from across the region to discuss the SWATT initiative. The SWATT Roadshow in the Cumberlands region is […]
Link Talks Workforce at October Board Meeting
Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Jamie Link addressed the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Tuesday reflecting on the urgent need for a qualified workforce to meet employer demands. Link discussed the SWATT (Statewide Workforce and Talent Team) initiative, the goal of which is to establish a unified approach to workforce development that will […]
Corbin Job Fair a Success!
Yesterday’s job fair in Corbin was a great success! Whitley County Judge/Executive Pat White helped kick off the event, and we were thrilled to see a strong turnout of job seekers connecting with local employers. A big thank-you to everyone who attended, all our sponsors, and to the employers who came ready with opportunities! If […]
Powerful Case for Pre-K for All Presented to Cumberlands Workforce Development Board
Special guest Sam Flynn, Executive Director for the Team Kentucky Pre-K for All Program addressed the August meeting of the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board with an earnest plea for support of Pre-Kindergarten funding in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear launched an initiative in June with the goal of expanding preschool access in Kentucky to all four […]
Corbin Job Fair to be Held June 26, 2025
Join us for a multi-employer Job Fair in Corbin, Kentucky. Meet with employers and apply for open positions. Bring a resume and dress for success! The Corbin Center222 Corbin Center Dr., Corbin, KYJune 26, 202510am-2pm ESTFor additional information call 606-280-4034. Sponsored by:Southern Kentucky Economic Development Agency-Chamber of CommerceThe Corbin CenterEastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.KCEOC […]
On-Location Unemployment Assistance Available in London June 10–12 for Those Affected by the Tornado
For people whose employment has been disrupted by the recent tornado in London, Kentucky, the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Governor Andy Beshear’s office, is offering assistance. NOTE: Location change A fully-staffed Unemployment Insurance RV will be set up at the Laurel County Public Library, 120 College Park Drive, London, KY. The RV […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those in 6 Counties Affected by Severe Storms in May
Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval for Individual Assistance may be eligible FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 29, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in six counties who are out of work as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that […]