National Apprenticeship Week is November 12-18, 2018
Mark your calendars for November 12-18, 2018, to celebrate the fourth annual National Apprenticeship Week across the country. Please join the movement by hosting an event or participating in an event near you! National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other critical partners a chance to demonstrate […]
Employer Success Video Presented to the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce
The Kentucky Career Center – Cumberlands was proud to debut our Employers Success Video to membership of the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. This video is one of a series and shares real-world stories of how the Kentucky Career Center has helped businesses manage their recruitment efforts and find qualified […]
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Power Point Presentations Lunch-and-Learn-Slides.pptx Board Meeting Videos (videos will launch in a new browser window) CWDB Meeting Aug. 21, 2018 Board Retreat, Beth Avey and Susan Craft Sept. 25, 2018 Plant Managers Alliance Meeting #2 Oct. 10, 2018 Youth Committee Meeting Oct. 16, 2018 CWDB Meeting Oct. 16, 2018 IT / Business Sector Partnership Meeting #1 […]
Kentucky Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship offers on the job training supplemented with technical classroom instruction. Apprentices work under the supervision of qualified journeyworkers to develop their chosen trade or skill and learn the techniques, materials, and equipment associated with that trade. Apprenticeships provide great opportunities for career seekers and employers. Learn more on the Kentucky Education & Workforce Development […]
CWDB Soliciting Bids for Facilitator to Coordinate Procurement of a Kentucky HEALTH Direct Service Provider
The Cumberlands Workforce Development Board, Inc. (CWDB) is soliciting bids for a facilitator to coordinate Procurement of a Direct Service Provider specific to the Kentucky HEALTH program. Your firm/organization should offer expertise, knowledge, and resources that CWDB can depend on for all aspects of the procurement process. Read Bid Document
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen. To learn more and apply online visit the Census employment website.
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation receives $2.5 million grant to help injured or ill employees remain or return to work
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2018) – The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) has been awarded a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to help injured or ill employees remain in their job or return to work. Kentucky is one of only eight states to receive a federal Retaining […]
Kentucky Office for the Blind and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Centralize Services into One-Stop Office
FRANKFORT, Ky. — To further eliminate employment barriers for Kentuckians with disabilities, Governor Matt Bevin today issued an executive order streamlining the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Office for the Blind (OFB) into one centralized agency offering services to individuals with disabilities. Effective Oct. 1, the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet will consolidate […]
Update Regarding Kentucky HEALTH Stakeholder Forum
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2018) – The Kentucky HEALTH (Helping to Engage and Achieve Long-Term Health) leadership team will be in Somerset Thursday to share information and updates regarding the state’s innovative Medicaid waiver program. The visit is part of a series of stakeholder forums held around the Commonwealth to keep citizens informed about Kentucky […]
Google launches ‘Jobs for veterans’ search to help military personnel find civilian jobs
Google has created a new search tool designed to help veterans find civilian jobs when they leave the military. Service members can search ‘jobs for veterans‘ on Google and then enter their specific military job codes (MOS, AFSC, NEC, etc.) to see relevant civilian jobs that require similar skills to those used in their military […]