Wayne County Chamber invites Cumberlands Workforce to discuss Pre-Release Program progress and success
Cumberlands Workforce Development Director, Myra Wilson was invited to speak at a recent Wayne County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Director Wilson spoke to a group of community partners about Russell County’s pre-release program or LEAP (Linking Employment to Activities Pre-Realease). The purpose of the Pre-Release Program is to successfully bring those with felonies or misdemeanors […]
Cumberlands Joins South Central to Develop Regional Strategic Plan
Cumberlands Workforce Development is joining forces with South Central Kentucky Workforce Development to maximize their impact through combined efforts. Recently, Cumberlands Workforce Development Director, Myra Wilson and Lake Cumberland Area Development District Director, Darryl McGaha attended the South Central Kentucky Workforce Development board meeting as part of a critical partnership to develop and execute a […]
Workforce Professionals Addressing Opioids in Rural Communities
The Area Response to Opioids in Rural Communities (AROC) met recently to discuss ways to help those recovering from opioid addiction find a path back into the community after rehabilitation. The committee, comprised of a diverse group of community professionals including physicians, educators, legal professionals and representatives of the Kentucky Career Center, gathered to share […]
Commonwealth Launches Online Tool to Help Kentuckians Explore Career Pathways
The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) has launched a free, online Career Explorer Tool to allow students and job seekers to explore careers matching their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Designed by KYSTATS, a recognized leader in data platforms, the new Career Explorer Tool was developed with grant funding […]
Pine Knot Job Corps Showcases Automotive Students
Recently the Pine Knot Job Corps Center hosted a luncheon to showcase the developing skills of their automotive students and provide updates on the center located in McCreary County. The students are part of the Maintenance and Light Repair training program specializing in automotive and machine repair. This is a Pre-Apprenticeship program that offers students […]
Four Regional Head Start Programs Now Taking Applications for 2019-2020
The Head Start programs for Cumberland County/Burkesville, Lake Cumberland, Taylor County/Campbellsville and McCreary County are now taking applications for eligible 3 and 4 year olds for the 2019-2020 school year. Please read the attached PDF flyers for more, print and fill out the appropriate application form below, and submit to your application to the nearest […]
Cooperation and Effectiveness Advanced at Interagency Meeting
An Interagency Meeting was held at the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency on July 17, 2019. The gathering was an opportunity for multiple agencies to share reports on current and future projects. The objective of these meetings is to develop cooperation and effective use of resources among the various agencies. Agencies participating were the Department […]
Adair County High School Program Lays Path to Professional Aviation Careers
The dream of becoming a professional pilot is not beyond the reach of Kentucky’s youth. A new program in Adair County is helping students get a head start on just such a career. Adair County High School’s Air and Space Academy is a unique program that can spark interest and give a head start in this very […]
350 Manufacturing Jobs Coming to McCreary County Over Next 10 Years
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced up to 350 new jobs will be created over the next 10 years in McCreary County. The U.S. Army has selected Fibrotex USA, in partnership with Outdoor Ventures Corporation (OVC), to produce next-generation state-of-the-art camouflage netting for the military over the next decade in Stearns, Kentucky. “We have […]
Campbellsville University Hosts Bot Camp During First Week of June
A group of students participate in the BOT Camp at Campbellsville University. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) “Once the students can understand programming on a basic level, then they can expand upon it to the ways it is used in the industry,” Dr. Vincent Scovetta, associate professor of computer science at Campbellsville University, said. Scovetta […]