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Officials from coal companies, EKCEP, and numerous agencies recognized
the first graduates of the Coal Careers Program. Click
here for more.
In January of 2006 EKCEP was awarded just over 1.5 million dollars by
the U. S. Department of Labor to assist in addressing the workforce crisis
in the coal industry in eastern Kentucky.Click
here for more.
April Perkins (standing) talked with Sidney Castle, a WIA career adviser
for Gateway Community Service Organization. April's story was also featured
on the U. S. Department of Labor's website, and used as a news item by
the University of Kentucky. Click
here for more.
Workforce Investment Board News
Agenda for March 15, 2012 Meeting
1). Call to Order
2). Roll Call
3). Reading of Minutes
4). Committee Reports
- Strategic Planning Committee
5). Jobs and Performance Report
6). Business Services Network - Melissa Quillen
7). Executive Director's Report
- NEG Disaster Grant Update
- Introduction of Guest Speaker:
Brad Hall,
President/CEO,
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Chairman,
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives
8). Other
9). Adjournment
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2012 Meeting Dates TBA
All meetings will commence at 6 p.m., and will be held at the Embassy
Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, unless otherwise noted.
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EKCEP Success Stories:
Amy Jacobs
earns college degree, lands federal
job with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Angela Price
realizes longtime dream to become
a Registered Nurse
Barbara Stamper
starts new career in nursing
following layoff
Billie Young
rejoins workforce in new medical
career
Carrie Blair
rebounds from layoff with diploma
and new career
Jordan Abner
turns 'horsing around' into
job opportunity
Kenny Adams and Cova Nantz
begin careers with James River
Coal through JobSight and WIA
Lewie Hatton
trains to become 'doctor of
trucks'
Loretta Smallwood
heals herself and others
thanks to WIA program
Melissa Smith
earns driver's license thanks
to WIA funding and Bioptic Driving program
Michelle Harris
goes from Clay County to
California to become a chef
Rhonda Jackson
combats illness to get second
chance at college and career
Scott Bailey
earns GED, and gains national
recognition
Shana Fuson
answers her calling into the
physical therapy profession
Timothy Johnson
starts new life and career
in Harlan after surviving Hurricane Katrina
Vickie Long
fights back from a factory layoff
into a new career