National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is Sept. 18-24
National AEFL Week originated in 2009 when the National Coalition for Literacy worked with then-Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), then-Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to create a Congressionally-recognized designation that would draw attention to the importance of adult education and family literacy. Since then, NCL has sponsored National AEFL Week in September each year on behalf of its members and the [...]
Resources for Eastern Kentucky Flood victims
Housing- Emergency Shelters Clay County Manchester Pentecostal Church 209 Main Street, Manchester KY 40962 Floyd County Floyd County Community Center 7199 KY-80, Langley KY 41645 Johnson County Hazard Community and Technical College - Lees College Campus 680 Jefferson Avenue, Johnson KY 41339 Knott County Camp Nathanael 480 Camp Nathanael Road, Emmalena KY 41740 Hindman Settlement School 51 Center Street, Hindman KY 41822 Leslie County [...]
TENCO celebrating Workforce Development Month
In September, the Kentucky Career Center - TENCO is celebrating Workforce Development Month. Workforce development services are more important than ever to ensure that all job seekers have the skills necessary to fill businesses’ workforce demands. Kentucky Career Center - TENCO provides training programs and support services for individuals seeking a career or employment opportunity. We also serve as a bridge for area [...]
Business Spotlight: Family Dollar
Family Dollar … In 1953, K.R. Perry opened a Ben Franklin variety store in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, which he later renamed K&K 5&10. 21-year-old entrepreneur Leon Levine, who believed he could offer his customers a variety of high-quality, good-value merchandise for under $2, opened the first Family Dollar store in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1959. He created a general floor plan that allowed [...]
Business Spotlight: Cooper Standard
Cooper Standard … Cooper Standard located in Mt. Sterling along with 20 other countries. They are a leading supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Cooper Standard has a long tradition of providing customers with the highest quality and most innovative automotive solutions — delivering this same quality and innovation to a wide range of markets with materials science technology. Cooper [...]
Goodwill Opportunity Expos scheduled
Are you in need of resources that will help you launch or relaunch your career? Join us for an Opportunity Expo near you! At our Opportunity Expos, we’ll offer free expungement clinics for individuals with criminal records, food, raffles, host meet-and-greets with community partners and so much more! GOODWILLKY.ORG
Business Spotlight: Prichard Lawn & Tree Service
Prichard Lawn & Tree Service … Standard services include LAWN CARE — includes mowing, string trimming and blowing of paved surfaces TREE REMOVAL — emergency and non-emergency removal STUMP GRINDING — unsightly or dangerous stumps removed LANDSCAPING — mulch, shrub/hedge trimming, plant installation and more SPRING/FALL CLEAN-UPS — we'll help you get ready for summer or clean-up those fall leaves PRICHARDLAWNCARE.COM [...]
DEAFESTIVAL KENTUCKY partners for job fair
DEAFESTIVAL KENTUCKY is partnering with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to host the “Julie Beth Hayden Job Fair.” Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) partnered with the Kentucky Career Center and Vocational Rehabilitation to bring 30 different companies to aid these individuals in securing good paying new jobs. The Job Fair will be Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m. to 6 [...]
Health insurance when you’re unemployed
AffordableHealthInsurance.com created a comprehensive guide that provides accurate, easy-to-understand information to help those unemployed make informed choices and find the right insurance plan for them. While unemployment rates are low and the US economy is marching towards a post-pandemic recovery, some workers will lose their jobs due to shifting industries and the workforce. These workers will face harsh realities due to inflation and the [...]
EKCEP announces EKY FLOOD initiative
EKCEP announces a new initiative branded as EKY FLOOD — Finding Local Opportunities for Overcoming Disaster. This project benefits both new employees and new and existing volunteers, as well as employers, business owners, nonprofits & municipalities throughout EKCEP's impacted areas where recovery work is and will continue to occur. Laid off Workers & Volunteers If you are laid off or already volunteering and would [...]