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
Myra Wilson
Barbara Miller
Cumberlands Workforce Development Board
Craig Dean
Wendell Emerson
Emerson Enterprises, LLC/President
Vickie Wells
First and Farmers Bank/President
Jeff Sams
Bodock Farms/Special Event Venue/Owner
Jay Shofner
Limestone Bank/Assistant Vice President
Tina Cook
Laurel County Literacy, Inc. Adult Education Program Director
Eric Sproles
Aisin Automotive Casting-Manager HR/EHS
Alex Egnew
Outdoor Venture Corp.
Ernie Alexander
Gatormade Trailers/General Manager
Jeff Vanhook • Chairman
Furniture Owlet/Owner
Amanda Roy
Stephens Pipe & Steel/HR Director
Gary Maupin
Warehouse Manager for Manchester Tank & Equipment Co.
Samuel Brown • Vice Chairman
Monticello Physical Therapy/Physical Therapist
JoAnn Siler
Siler Implement/Co-Owner
Robert Akin
Kentucky L.E.C.E.T. /President/Central KY Building Trades/Apprenticeships
Larry King
National Federation of Federal Employees/National V.P. for Forest Service
Scott Pierce
IUOE Local 181/State Member KWIB
Nick Shearer
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc./Executive Director
Alesa Johnson
Vice President Workforce Solutions
Juwanna Sampson
Pine Knot Job Corp/Vocational Development
Michael Carter
Career Development Office, Regional Program Manager
Roxana Robinson
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation/Regional Program Manager South Region
Brett Traver
SKED/Executive Director
Kevin Shearer
KY Prosecutor Advisory Council/RC Fiscal Court
Virginia Dial
Connect Community Village, Inc./President
Ayla Hargis
Green River Ministries Homeless Shelter/Executive Director
