Growing with the Flow: Lee Countian Franklin Drake IV Learning the Ropes in Apprenticeship with Beattyville Water Department
Registered apprenticeships are opening doors to promising futures for Kentuckians like Franklin Drake IV, a recent high school graduate from Lee County who is making waves in the city of Beattyville as a water treatment operator apprentice.
EKCEP Participates in Recovery Month and Expands Support for Those Battling Addiction
Employment services for Kentuckians in recovery from addiction have remained in sharp focus for staff at Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP), which recently expanded services thanks in part to the award of $450,000 in funding from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.
Teleworks USA Success: Williams Younce Finds Dream Remote Job After Struggling with Scams
Finding a legitimate job online can feel overwhelming, especially when scams lurk on popular job sites. For William Younce, Teleworks USA was the unexpected gateway to a life-changing opportunity.
EKCEP Awarded $2 Million in Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Funds to Enhance Career Development Services for High School Students in Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to implement the Career Pathfinder Network, a new and innovative pilot program that will enhance career development services for students enrolled in five high schools in Clay, Knox, Owsley, and Letcher counties.
EKCEP’s SITE Program Helps Stevi Shirley Obtain Peer Support Certificate to Advance Her Career
Stevi Shirley's journey from addiction to recovery has been arduous, spanning nearly five years since she first entered treatment in December 2019. But today, thanks to her own determination and support from the Strategic Initiative for Transformational Employment (SITE), she is poised to turn her lived experience into a lifeline for others battling substance use disorder.
EKCEP Coordinator Michelle Feltner Retires after 23 Years of Service to Eastern Kentucky
After more than two decades of dedicated service to the people of Eastern Kentucky, Perry County native Michelle Feltner has announced her retirement from Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP).
Knox Countian Mary Hubbard Taps Services at KCEOC Career Center for Help Entering New Career in Nursing
Mary Hubbard's journey from a high school student working her first job at a local dental office to achieving her goal of becoming a registered nurse is a testament to both the power of perseverance and the support available for Eastern Kentuckians through the Kentucky Career Center JobSight network.
EKCEP Celebrates Success of eKAMI Graduates in Entering New Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) congratulates the recent graduates of the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) on the successful completion of their training on Friday, July 19, in Paintsville. This accomplishment marks a significant step forward for these individuals as they embark on rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing.
EKCEP Hosts Kick-Off and Training for Prosper Appalachia Program for High School Seniors
Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP) hosted a kick-off training session in Hazard July 15-17 for its newly expanded Prosper Appalachia program. This event marked a significant milestone in EKCEP's ongoing efforts to empower high school students in Eastern Kentucky with the skills and resources needed to succeed in the modern workforce and access opportunities to enter careers close to home.
EKCEP Awarded $7.6 Million to Help High School Students Explore and Connect with Career Opportunities
High School students in Eastern Kentucky will get a jumpstart on their careers thanks to a $7.6 million award to Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP) that will support students with crucial career services and help them explore and connect with employment opportunities within their own communities.
EKCEP Awarded $450,000 in KY Opioid Abatement Funds to Help People in Recovery Connect with Career Services, Employment Opportunities
Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP), Inc. has been awarded a $450,000 grant from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (OAAC) to further EKCEP’s efforts to assist people in recovery enter transformational employment opportunities within the region.
Nursing Student Hannah Jackson Gets Start in Healthcare Field with Assistance from JobSight Career Center in Clay County
Hannah Jackson was already juggling the demands of full-time nursing studies at Somerset Community College when she enrolled in employment services through her local Kentucky Career Center JobSight in Clay County, hoping to find a job while continuing her studies. That decision paid off, first with a paid internship and eventually a full-time job that allowed her to gain real-world experience in healthcare while embarking on a fulfilling career path.
Work Experience Opportunity Leads to Full-Time Career in Tech Field for Jackson Countian Justin Peters
Justin Peters graduated from college in 2022 with a degree in computer information systems. A native of Jackson County, he wanted to start his career close to home but assumed his options there might be limited.
Winston Tyler Hogan Makes Leap to New Career in Transportation with Help from Middle KY JobSight
When Lee Countian Winston Tyler Logan was laid off for the winter from his job as head equipment operator in late 2023, it wasn’t all bad news; his employer made it clear that if he obtained a commercial driver’s license (CDL), he would not only have a new position available to him but also at a higher salary.
Services at Daniel Boone JobSight Help Clay Countian Brasen Whitaker Connect with Work Opportunity in the Pharmacy Field
When Brasen Whitaker was preparing for his senior year of high school in 2023, he wasn’t looking for just any summer job. He wanted to gain experience in a field that truly sparked his interest, and thanks to the services offered at his local Kentucky Career Center JobSight, he found himself not just earning a paycheck but getting a firsthand look at careers in the pharmacy field.
Keith Gabbard Selected to Chair Eastern Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board
The Eastern Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (EKWIB) elected new leadership during its regular meeting on March 13 as Keith Gabbard was selected to chair Eastern Kentucky’s workforce board for a two-year term.
SITE Services Help Scott Castle Turn from Addiction to Career Helping Others
Scott Castle's journey from addiction to career is a testament to the power of second chances and the transformative impact of collaborative programs like SITE and drug court, and now he’s using that experience to provide support for others battling the same issues he faced just a few years ago.
Amber Steele Makes Leap to New Career with Assistance from Healthcare Pathways
At a point in Amber Steele’s professional life when she was immersed in the fast-food industry, she found that her interests were steering her toward a different career path.
Employment Services at KCEOC Help Tony Hodgkins Earn His CDL, Begin a Career in Transportation
Tony Hodgkins was at a crossroads in his professional life when he found himself unemployed and looking for his next job. He had tried his hand at auto sales, but when it didn’t work out, he decided to look into something that suited him better, namely a career in the transportation industry.