Bluegrass State Skills Corporation
The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) was established in 1984 by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an independent, de jure corporation to stimulate economic development through programs of skills training to meet the needs of business and industry. The BSSC, in cooperation and coordination with other state employment and training organizations, […]
Become a Training Provider
Steps to Becoming an Eligible Training Provider in Kentucky To become an eligible training provider and be listed on the Kentucky Eligible Training Provider List, you can apply with the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board (CWDB) serving the Cumberlands Workforce Development Area (CWDA). All providers will submit initial eligibility applications. Providers receiving Higher Education Act (HEA) […]
On-the-Job Training
You Hire – You Train – We Pay On the Job Training (OJT) is a method of providing individualized occupational skills training for Dislocated Workers and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible customers. OJT’s objective is to assist businesses with training in high-demand occupations that meet the needs of the employer. The goal of the […]
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Financial Assistance
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged, special needs populations, and dislocated workers who have lost employment due to technological changes, plant closures, or foreign competition. WIOA provides assistance with tuition, textbooks, and required supplies. A daily stipend for the use of child care, travel expenses, and other expenses […]
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Strategic / Regional / Local Plan
CWDB and SCWDB Regional Innovation Plan for 2022-2025 (pdf) Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Final Local Plan compressed 2022-2025 (pdf) Addendum 1 to Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Local Strategic Plan for Program Year 2019-2020 (pdf) Addendum 2 to CWDB Local Strategic Plan: Supplemental Data (pdf) Regional Innovation Plan for the South Central & Cumberlands Workforce Development […]
Job Fair at the Center for Rural Development: April 2018
Thursday, April 19th, 10am to 2pm EST The Center for Rural Development Stop Light #15 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY Job Seekers Register for Employment in KY’s largest database In person opportunities to meet with companies Learn about Training & Educational Opportunities Bring a Resume, References and other useful information Over 55 employers registered to attend, talk […]
Does the Kentucky Career Center charge a fee for services provided to employers?
No. There is no fee to the job seeker or the employer for basic job matching services provided by the Kentucky Career Center. These services are funded from a small portion of the taxes paid by employers pursuant to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).
Does the Kentucky Career Center provide any testing?
Yes. The Kentucky Career Center can administer a test to determine a job seeker’s math, reading and language skill levels, and an array of tests which includes typing, data entry, 10-key, grammar and spelling. KCC can also administer an employer’s test.
Does the Kentucky Career Center do drug screening for companies?
No. Due to liability issues connected with drug screening most employers prefer to handle this internally.
Can the Kentucky Career Center provide me with a place to interview applicants?
Yes. Most Kentucky Career Center field offices have space that they can provide to employers on a temporary or occasional basis for interviewing job applicants. Availability may be limited in some offices so check with your nearest location. Career Center Locations