Employers Resource Fair to be Held in Somerset
Are you an employer? Here is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Join us on January 23 for our Employers Resource Fair. We are bringing together resources available to serve your business in the Cumberlands region. These representatives are ready to share information specific to the services they can provide. Please take advantage of this […]
The Best Medical Jobs That Don’t Require Medical School
For people who aspire to work in health care but are uninterested in or unable to attend medical school, there are plenty of well-paid career alternatives to becoming a physician. Many, though not all, still require graduate degrees, but the programs have shorter durations and often lower overall costs. Best of all, over the next […]
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program Expanded
The Work Ready Scholarship program is a collaborative effort between the Kentucky Cabinet for Education and Workforce Development, public and private universities, and Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges to provide tuition assistance for Kentucky students to receive a maximum of 60 credit hours towards career certifications and associate degrees in applied science. The scholarship provides […]
Employers Resource Fair Coming in January
ARE YOU A RESOURCE FOR EMPLOYERS? Here is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Employers Resource Fair January 23, 2019, from 10:00 to 2:00 ET at the Pulaski County Library (on Main Street in Somerset). Have your elevator pitch ready to share with employers, as they rotate from table to table gathering information and […]
Kentucky LOOP Program Can Help You Graduate College Debt Free
UPS needs employees, and they are willing to pay for college tuition and housing to get them! The program, called Kentucky LOOP (Living Options and Opportunites Path), can cover tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College and the cost of housing during the college years. This is a great way to graduate from college with an […]
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 […]
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 […]