Starting Today New Law Creates More Opportunities to Clear Criminal Records Through Expungement in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Thousands more people in Kentucky with criminal histories can wipe their records clean with a new law taking effect Thursday (June 27, 2019). Senate Bill 57 makes almost all Class D, low level, felony offenses eligible for expungement with certain conditions if the conviction is at least five years old. The […]
Kentucky Workforce Cabinet Highlights Modern Apprenticeships for CWDB
“This is not your grandfather’s apprenticeship program,” said Diana Jarboe, Registered Apprenticeship Program Coordinator with the Kentucky Workforce & Development Cabinet. In Jarboe’s remarks to the Cumberland Workforce Development Board at their June meeting, she said that many people still think of apprenticeships as a training program for just a few skilled building trades. “More than 1,000 occupations […]
Job Fair to be Held June 7 at the Kentucky Career Center Somerset
ResourceMFG will hold a job fair at the Kentucky Career Center, 410 E. Mt. Vernon Street in Somerset on Friday, June 7th, 2019 from 9am to 3pm Eastern time. Toyotetsu (Pulaski County) and Bruss North America (Russell County) are looking to fill the following positions: Machine Operation Forklift Welding General Production No appointment is necessary. […]
Kentucky Launches Fast-Track Program in Aviation Mechanics for Military Veterans
Kentucky has launched a program that gives military veterans a fast track to earn certification in aviation mechanics. Veterans who have experience working on military aircraft can now get credit for their skills that can be used toward certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. The new program called VALLO, which stands for Veterans Accelerated Learning for Licensed […]
Hiring Event to be Held In London May 30
Need a job? Want a better job? All types of employment available. More than 60 businesses will be hiring on May 30, 2019 from 10am to 2pm at the London Community Center, 529 S Main St, London, Kentucky. For more info call 606 864-8115. Expungement Assistance will be available on site to help with felony restrictions. Sponsored by: Cumberlands Workforce, […]
Partner Universities Announced for the University Center of Southern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University. Western Kentucky University. Morehead State University. The University of Kentucky. These are the four schools (for now, at least) which will be partnering with Somerset Community College to create the entity known as the University Center of Southern Kentucky. The long-awaited announcement revealing the state universities that would be part of this […]
2020 Census Jobs: Earn Extra Income While Helping Your Community
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. The Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. Positions for the 2020 Census are located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. To be eligible, […]
Business & Industry Symposium to be Held May 14
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce working in concert with the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is pleased to announce that on May 14, 2019, at 9:00 AM, CT at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, there will be a one-day “Business and Industry Symposium.” Representatives from federal, state, and regional organizations will be on hand to present to […]
The Center for Rural Development to Offer Certified Fiber Optics Training
The Center for Rural Development, in partnership with the KCTCS schools, invites you to continue your education by attending one or more of these Certified Fiber Optics (CFO) training courses, to help you become the most qualified in your field! CFO Technician: May 13-15 CFO Specialist (Splicing): May 16-17 CFO Specialist (Outside Plant): May 20-21 […]
Department of Workforce Investment Commissioner Addresses Board
Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment Commissioner Ray Leathers addressed the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board of Directors at the April 16 meeting in Russell Springs. Leathers delivered a presentation outlining key points of the state’s strategic plan for workforce development. Leathers said the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) strategic plan goals include increasing employer engagement, increasing educational […]