Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment Commissioner Ray Leathers attended the West Kentucky Workforce Board Meeting on October 25, 2018. Commissioner Leathers met with board members, partners and staff to discuss local activities following the meeting. The next West Kentucky Workforce Board of Directors meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Kentucky Dam Village Convent...  Read More

On October 22, 2018, the West Kentucky Workforce Board and the Northern Middle Tennessee Workforce Board held a funding presentation to announce the U.S. Department of Labor’s $7.76 million award to assist transitioning military and their spouses. The funding presentation included special guests and speakers including: Tennessee Department of Labor Commissioner Burns Phillips, Kentucky Education &...  Read More

Workforce staff attended the Entrepreneurship & Workforce in a Rural Community Conference on October 18, 2018 at Madisonville Community College. Dr. Larry Cox, with Pepperdine University, was the keynote speaker at the event. Mr. Cliff Yager, the O2O Installation Manager at Fort Campbell and Mr. Reggie Ordonez, who is the Director for Pathway's Veterans Business Outreach Center, were invited by WK...  Read More

Brian Miller is an accomplished United States Army and Marine Corps Veteran with more than 10 years of management experience within logistics, supply, maintenance and skilled trade environments. He has business management expertise and has managed budget constraints, reduced expenditures and is very knowledgeable on machine operator with an extensive understanding of CNC machining, programming and...  Read More

WKWB staff attended the 2018 Career Day event at Muhlenberg Co. High School on September 21st. Staff spoke with juniors and seniors regarding local career opportunities and students’ plans upon graduation. Many students expressed an interest in pursuing careers in teaching, nursing, welding, construction, heavy equipment operation, marine biology, military, and optometry, just to name a few. Stude...  Read More

Secretary Derrick Ramsey of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet visited Paducah and Hopkinsville Career Centers in July in an effort to learn more about the career centers and their impact on the citizens of Kentucky. He also met with WKWB Board Members, Business Representatives and Education Leaders to discuss Work Ready Initiative Project Reports and Discussions. ...  Read More

An immense crowd of engaged leaders attended a Workforce and Economic Development Workshop held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Elkton. Presenters included Josh Benton, Deputy Secretary from the Kentucky Education & Workforce Development Cabinet whose presentations focused on Creating Workforce Solutions in Kentucky as well as Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Priorities. Corky Peek, S...  Read More

On August 30, 2018, over 70 individuals attended the Filling the Gap: A Summit on Meeting Rural Workforce Needs conference, which was held at Madisonville Community College. This event was hosted by the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with International Economic Development Council, Madisonville Community College, and the West Kentucky Workforce Board. T...  Read More

The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship helps Kentuckians who have not yet earned an associate's degree afford an industry-recognized certificate or diploma.Determine your eligibility for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship. To be eligible, you must:Be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentBe a Kentucky residentBe a high school or GED graduateHave not earned an associate’s degree or higherPick an occupa...  Read More

Metalsa is a global company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, who manufactures safe and sustainable products for people around the world, and is seeking to minimize environmental impact through innovation in their processes and products. Today, Metalsa hosted a tour for transitioning military, veterans, and community partners from Kentucky & Tennessee. It was a priv...  Read More

Kentucky HEALTH is the Commonwealth's new health and well-being program for some adults and their families.  Some people will receive their Medicaid benefits through Kentucky HEALTH.  HEALTH stands for "Helping to Engage and Achieve Long-Term Health."  WKWB staff were on hand for the governor's kick-off summit in Louisville on May 30, 2019 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.  For more infomation on...  Read More

On February 28, 2018, Marc Quesenberry, WKWB Veterans Liaison, was among over 50 community leaders from both Christian County, KY and Montgomery County, TN who visited our Congressional delegation, the Department of the Army, and the Department of Labor  in Washington, DC.  Marc shared the programs/successes we bring to military transitioning from Ft. Campbell into civilian jobs....  Read More