Apprenticeship Basics: Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Summit
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. The Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Summit will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville September 10 – […]
Job Fair August 11 at the Center for Rural Development
The Kentucky Career Center – Cumberlands is hosting a Job Fair at the Center for Rural Development on August 11, 2018, from 10 AM – 2 PM. This will be a great opportunity to talk to regional companies actively looking for employees. High demand jobs in our region include Healthcare, Transportation, Manufacturing, Food Service, Call […]
Kentucky Career Center offers Federal Bonding Program to encourage employers to hire at-risk job applicants
Fidelity bond offers no-cost insurance policy to encourage hiring FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2018) – The Kentucky Career Center is now offering a $5,000 six-month fidelity bond at no cost to employers or job seekers through a U.S. Department of Labor program that encourages the hiring of hard-to-place applicants in eight categories, such as individuals with criminal […]
State Agencies Partner to Offer Free Job Skills Prep, Certifications to Help Kentucky Adults
Two state agencies have teamed up to offer free access to high-quality courseware and certifications to help Kentucky adults build and demonstrate work-readiness skills. Through local Kentucky Career Centers and Kentucky Skills U programs, formerly Kentucky Adult Education, adults can prepare for the Kentucky Career Readiness Certificate and the Kentucky Essential Skills Certificate using World […]
Board Meeting Minutes and Schedule
Minutes of February 2024 meeting PDF Minutes of October 2023 meeting PDF Minutes of August 2023 meeting PDF Minutes of June 2023 meeting PDF Minutes of April 2023 meeting PDF Minutes of February 2023 meeting PDF Minutes of December 2022 meeting PDF Minutes of October 2022 meeting PDF Minutes of August 2022 meeting PDF Minutes of June 2022 meeting PDF Minutes of April 2022 meeting PDF […]
10 Tips for a Better Unemployment Insurance Experience
Use accurate and complete information to file your claim. Incomplete responses can delay getting your benefits. Keep a calendar of important dates, such as when to request your first benefit payment, your eligibility review and your next appointment with your career counselor. Most delays in benefits are the result of forgetting an important date. Complete […]
42 Up-and-Coming Careers that Don’t Require a 4-Year College Degree (and 10 to avoid)
Is your high school student eager to earn a salary? Does an AA degree, technical training, certificate, apprenticeship, or on-the-job training fit your family budget better than four years of college tuition? If the answer is yes, there’s no need to panic about your child’s financial future. Dozens of high-paying jobs are available for high […]
Soft Skills: Who Needs Them?
Soft skills are everyday interpersonal skills that job seekers need to succeed on the job. They include communicating clearly and appropriately, remembering work directions, working well with others, and knowing how to solve problems. These skills include: • Communicating effectively • Conveying professionalism • Promoting teamwork and collaboration • Thinking critically and solving problems The […]
Post a Job
This site is a no-fee job match and workforce information service for employers. To get started posting jobs and finding qualified applicants simply register for an account. Kentucky Career Center – Cumberlands Employer Job Site is your portal to services offered through the Kentucky Career Center – Cumberlands system. • Post your job opportunities at […]
KCTCS-Trains
The centerpiece of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) workforce and economic development efforts is the KCTCS-TRAINS program. KCTCS-TRAINS is part of the Kentucky Skills Network, which is a partnership of workforce professionals from the Cabinet for Economic Development, Kentucky Career Center (Education & Workforce Development Cabinet), Labor Cabinet and KCTCS who are dedicated to providing […]