Business Spotlight: Wastequip
Wastequip … Privately held Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with manufacturing and service facilities throughout North America, the company has over 2,000 employees working at 38 facilities. With locations throughout the United States and Canada, we serve our customer base on a local level while delivering economies of scale that smaller manufacturers [...]
Business Spotlight: C&C Firewood LLC
C&C Firewood LLC … C&C Firewood is a new business located in Flemingsburg. C&C Firewood is hiring for general laborers to assist with their production needs. The business manufactures individual bundles of firewood for wholesale distribution. This is a great time to begin a new career with a new company and to learn about this unique industry. Applicants: Must be 18 years of age [...]
Event set for National Apprenticeship Week
Join the Kentucky Office of Employer & Apprenticeship Services (OEAS) on Nov. 14 in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week as we recognize 85 years of Kentucky businesses employing registered apprenticeships as a tool for recruitment, training and employee retention. Apprenticeships establish career pathways that combine on-the-job training, mentorship and education that culminates into a nationally recognized credential. Initially focused on skilled trades, construction and [...]
Faulkner: Taking the guesswork out of career exploration
The majority of American adults regret their choices regarding college, according to a recent Gallup/Strada poll. If given the chance to do it all over, 51% of those who attended college would either pick a different school, choose a different area of study, or pursue a different type of degree. Maybe you know someone like this. Maybe you are this person! For Millennials (those [...]
October in Manufacturing Month
Governor Andy Beshear has designated October as Manufacturing Month in the Commonwealth. By doing so, we pause to appreciate this critical sector’s role in Kentucky’s economy, especially in the central and northeast regions. The manufacturing sector employs over 250,000 Kentuckians in 5,000 different operation specialities; nearly 75,000 of those workers reside in our region. About 14% of our state’s workforce is involved in manufacturing, [...]
Highlighting Great Lakes Minerals
October is Manufacturing Month, to celebrate we are highlighting manufacturers in our local area, our first being Great Lakes Minerals, LLCC also known as GLM. Our History & Mission Great Lakes Minerals, LLC was founded in 1999 as a partnership between ALCOA, Paul Eusner and Rick Silvestri. In 2003, Eusner and Silvestri took over ALCOA’s partial ownership of GLM and began growing the [...]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Stay committed to ending the stigma around persons with disabilities in the workplace by keeping informed. Join us in celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month, and visit kcc.ky.gov for more myths, resources, and information. #TeamKentucky #NDEAM #employment #myths #stayinformed
New National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials website launched
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with the launch of a new version of the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) website. The NCRTM catalogs and disseminates information and materials for individuals with disabilities and their families, state vocational rehabilitation (VR) personnel and professionals, relevant public and private agencies, and the public. [...]
Business Spotlight: Traditional Bank
Traditional Bank … Traditional Bank’s mission is to deliver high quality service and products that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our customer. Foster a work environment which encourages, recognizes and rewards employee development, teamwork, commitment and high performance. Be recognized as an active and responsible corporate citizen. Thereby, achieving quality growth and maximizing long-term value for our shareholders. Traditional Bank [...]
Business Spotlight: Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center … At Kingsbrook Lifecare Center, we strive to ensure that each of our residents lives a fulfilled, satisfied and healthy life. We know everyone is unique in what they like, how they think, and how they see the world. So, we strive to provide each resident with personalized, personal care at all times. Our goal is to help each resident reach [...]