Evan Bentley, Author at SOAR

How to Polish Your Resume: A Checklist for Eastern Kentucky Job Seekers

5 months ago

Your resume is often the first impression you make with an employer, and a polished one can make all the difference. Whether you’re applying for your first job, looking to…

The Power of Coaching: Why Human Navigation Is Economic Infrastructure

6 months ago

Economic Development, Job readiness, News & updates

By Will Warren Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Introduction: The Most Critical Link in Workforce Systems Across distressed and rural America, economic developers are being asked…

The Hidden Workforce: Reframing the Disconnected as a Development Asset

7 months ago

Job readiness, Job seekers

Watch the full video interview here. Across rural America, headlines speak of labor shortages, talent pipelines broken and a lack of workers to meet employer demand. While these headlines may…

Remote Job Spotlight | Your Bi-Weekly Guide to the Best Remote Opportunities

7 months ago

Job seekers

Tired of the job hunt leading nowhere? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it alone. Every two weeks, we publish our Remote Job Spotlight — a…

Top Tech Jobs in Eastern Kentucky: The Latest Remote Opportunities for You

7 months ago

News & updates

Looking for your next opportunity in tech? The EKY Talent Network isn’t just another job board — it’s a job-matching network built to connect Code Kentucky graduates and participants with…

Eastern Kentucky Workforce Grants: Four New Investments Driving Jobs and Training

7 months ago

Grants

At Shaping Our Appalachian Region, our mission is simple but ambitious: Build a future where every Eastern Kentuckian has a pathway to meaningful work and thriving communities. This season has…

Building Momentum: 2025 SOAR Summit Delivers Big Wins for Eastern Kentucky

7 months ago

News & updates, SOAR Summit

With more than 1,700 attendees from 56 counties and 75 communities, the 2025 SOAR Summit showcased the collective energy and momentum driving Eastern Kentucky forward. This annual gathering united leaders,…

Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

7 months ago

Job readiness, Job seekers, SOAR Summit

The 2025 SOAR Summit concluded with a full week of inspirational speakers and informative sessions designed to help move Eastern Kentucky and rural America forward. With national voices and local…

Join the conversation about Eastern Kentucky workforce development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

8 months ago

Job readiness, Job seekers, SOAR Summit

Appalachia’s premier networking event, the SOAR Summit presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is ready to kick off in Corbin, KY, August 26–29. Uniting leaders, innovators, and…

The Great Reattachment: Uniting Workforce and Economic Development to Revitalize Rural America

8 months ago

Economic Development, Job readiness, Job seekers

Access the full interview video here. Across rural America, from the timber towns of the Pacific Northwest to the coalfields of Central Appalachia, two interconnected crises threaten long term prosperity: …

How to Polish Your Resume: A Checklist for Eastern Kentucky Job Seekers

The Power of Coaching: Why Human Navigation Is Economic Infrastructure

The Hidden Workforce: Reframing the Disconnected as a Development Asset

Remote Job Spotlight | Your Bi-Weekly Guide to the Best Remote Opportunities

Top Tech Jobs in Eastern Kentucky: The Latest Remote Opportunities for You

Eastern Kentucky Workforce Grants: Four New Investments Driving Jobs and Training

Building Momentum: 2025 SOAR Summit Delivers Big Wins for Eastern Kentucky

Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

Join the conversation about Eastern Kentucky workforce development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

The Great Reattachment: Uniting Workforce and Economic Development to Revitalize Rural America

Resources

Contact