Cumberlands Workforce Development Board

Map graphic showing the Cumberland area counties and text "Cumberlands Workforce Development Board"

Mission Statement

“To invest in the local economy by developing opportunities for employers to access a skilled workforce, and for workers to access training and quality jobs.”

CWDB - Who We Are

The Cumberlands Workforce Development Board (CWDB) is a 29 member advisory board that includes representatives for 13 counties which includes the 10 counties of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District and 3 counties of the Cumberland Valley Area Development District. The goal of the CWDB is to invest in the enhancement of our workforce and business community.

The CWDB has oversight of the Kentucky Career Centers located within the Cumberlands region, provide Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker and Trade services that lead to employment through training or other related activities with funds provided by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act. The board approves training providers for customers training, partner with economic development, employer community and promote private sector involvement in the workforce system and serves as an advisory body to local education and training providers.

A Team of Experts

The professional staff at the Kentucky Career Center – Cumberlands is dedicated to providing employers in our 13-county region with a qualified, skilled workforce and the people of the region with career, job training and educational opportunities. We have the unique ability to connect employees and employers through the combined efforts of national, state and local partners. We provide wide-ranging assistance developed through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Working For You

Employers: As an employer in our community, our business team is focused on helping you become more competitive. Providing access to current Labor Market Information is one of the valuable services we offer. To find out more about how we can help, contact one of our Workforce Business Team today.

Job Seekers: If you’re thinking about starting a career but don’t know if you have the necessary skills, we have good news. There are many occupations for which training and assistance might be available for you. The Kentucky Career Center – Cumberlands provides worker training, on-the-job training, work experience, apprenticeships, and individual training accounts through the Cumberlands Workforce Development Area. We have specific programs focused on Adults, Dislocated Workers, Youth, Veterans, and more. Contact one our Workforce Career Managers today.

Accomplishments

Partnered with other local partners to create a High Growth Training Center which has evolved into a Lineman Training Center that is helping to shore up the shortage of trained electrical lineman within our state. Received grants that allow for training in needed areas within our region including healthcare, utility, green energy, summer youth employment, and paid work experience for both youth and adults that focused on longtime employment. Partnered with other workforce areas through the WIRED65 initiative to create a regional approach to economic development.

Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Staff

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Myra Wilson

Director of Cumberlands Workforce Development Board
Cumberlands Workforce Development Area
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Marsha Wells

WIOA Program Director
Cumberlands Workforce Development Area
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Barbara Miller

WIOA Program Quality Coordinator
Cumberlands Workforce Development Area

Cumberlands Workforce Development Board

Adair County
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Craig Dean

Plant Manager at Synergy Food Good
Representing Business
Casey County
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Wendell Emerson

Emerson Enterprises, LLC/President

Representing Business
Cumberland County
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Vickie Wells

First and Farmers Bank/President

Representing Business
Cumberland County
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Jeff Sams

Bodock Farms/Special Event Venue/Owner

Representing Business
Green County
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Jay Shofner

Limestone Bank/Assistant Vice President

Representing Business
Laurel County
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Tina Cook

Laurel County Literacy, Inc. Adult Education Program Director

Adult Education
Laurel County
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Eric Sproles

Aisin Automotive Casting-Manager HR/EHS

Representing Business
McCreary County

Alex Egnew

Outdoor Venture Corp.

Representing Business
Pulaski County
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Ernie Alexander

Gatormade Trailers/General Manager

Representing Business
Rockcastle County
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Jeff Vanhook • Chairman

Furniture Owlet/Owner

Representing Business
Russell County
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Amanda Roy

Stephens Pipe & Steel/HR Director

Representing Business
Taylor County
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Gary Maupin

Warehouse Manager for Manchester Tank & Equipment Co.

Representing Business
Wayne County
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Samuel Brown • Vice Chairman

Monticello Physical Therapy/Physical Therapist

Representing Business
Whitley County
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JoAnn Siler

Siler Implement/Co-Owner

Representing Business
Workforce
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Robert Akin

Kentucky L.E.C.E.T. /President/Central KY Building Trades/Apprenticeships

Workforce
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Larry King

National Federation of Federal Employees/National V.P. for Forest Service

Workforce
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Scott Pierce

IUOE Local 181/State Member KWIB

Workforce
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Nick Shearer

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc./Executive Director

Representing Community-Based Organization
Education & Training
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Alesa Johnson

Vice President Workforce Solutions

Education & Training
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Juwanna Sampson

Pine Knot Job Corp/Vocational Development

Government/Economic Development
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Michael Carter

Career Development Office, Regional Program Manager

Government/Economic Development
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Roxana Robinson

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation/Regional Program Manager South Region

Government/Economic Development
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Brett Traver

SKED/Executive Director

Other
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Kevin Shearer

KY Prosecutor Advisory Council/RC Fiscal Court

Other
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Virginia Dial

Connect Community Village, Inc./President

Non-Profit
Other
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Ayla Hargis

Green River Ministries Homeless Shelter/Executive Director

Non-Profit