Cooper, TENCO partner for drive-thru job fair
MT. STERLING, Ky. — The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected every aspect of life and work, including recruiting and job opportunity marketing. KCC-TENO partnered with Cooper Standard in Mt Sterling recently to host a drive-thru job fair, the first event of its kind for our team and our regional manufacturing partners. Participants could learn about opportunities with Cooper, complete applications, and sit through [...]
Career EDGE offers tools for employment success
The TENCO Workforce Development Board is excited to announce access to a new virtual program built to provide job seekers the necessary tools for employment success. Career EDGE was first used by the South Central Workforce Development Board and was recently implemented statewide through the Cabinet of Education and Workforce Development. Career EDGE consists of 18 interactive modules with built-in virtual coaching. Modules [...]
Kentucky achieves 81 percent jump in GED test signups after waiving fee
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Since Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced in January that the $120 GED® test fee would be waived for Kentuckians, there has been an 81 percent jump in the number of people who are signed up to get a GED®. Gov. Beshear said there was a 38 percent increase in the number of Kentuckians who have earned a [...]
MCTC grad living childhood dream as executive chef
By Keith Kappes When John Abner lost his factory job after six years, the future looked bleak for him and his family. But then he discovered the Displaced Workers Program and earned an associate degree in culinary arts at Maysville Community and Technical College. The 33-year-old Bourbon County native says he never lost the dream he had nurtured since childhood of becoming a respected professional [...]
Fleming County future business leaders have inaugural meeting
The Fleming County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held their inaugural meeting for their Advisory Committee in Flemingsburg on Feb. 5, 2020. In attendance was their sponsor, Charlene Hall, chapter officers, and several business/community leaders. The TENCO Workforce Development Board was represented by Board Chairman Lori Ulrich and Career Center Counselor Dena Green. This meeting was student-led with FBLA Chapter President [...]
TENCO has partner training at Carter Caves
CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK — Kentucky Career Center - TENCO held an area-wide partner training at Carter Caves State Resort Park on Sept. 25. This annual event provides partner agencies the opportunity to receive up-to-date training in order to serve customers in the best way possible. Singer Buchanan, State EEO Coordinator with the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet Office of Diversity, Equality, and Training provided [...]
TENCO WIOA programs participate in Bracken College Fair
BROOKSVILLE, Ky. — The TENCO WIOA programs were well represented at the Bracken County High School College Fair on Nov. 19, 2019 in Brooksville. The event was implemented by GEAR UP Kentucky and BCHS staff to provide an opportunity for their high school students to visit with 21 college and university recruiters as well as financial aid providers to help them in preparing for [...]
Maysville-Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes KCC Maysville, BTADD
MAYSVILLE, Ky — The Kentucky Career Center in Maysville was recognized for its 10 year anniversary as a member of the Maysville-Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented during the chamber’s recent Takin Care of Business 2019 celebration at the Maysville Event Center in downtown Maysville. The Buffalo Trace Area Development District also received recognition for reaching the 50 year milestone [...]
Lasting Impressions Salon & Spa celebrates 20th anniversary
Lasting Impressions Salon and Spa celebrated their 20th anniversary recently at their newly renovated business in downtown Maysville, Kentucky. Owner Patti North held an open house which included a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Maysville-Mason County Chamber of Commerce. The event also included a tour of the business and a buffet for staff and visitors alike. North said customer service and a dedicated team [...]
Maysville Landmark re-opened by Comprehend, Inc.
MaGee’s Bakery first opened its doors in Maysville, Kentucky in 1941. For 32 years, people far and wide made MaGee’s a must stop in their travels in order to purchase transparent tarts. In 1973, Judy Dickson and her husband Ron purchased the bakery and continued the tradition for the next 46 years. In early September, Judy and Ron Dickson agreed to sell the bakery [...]