Kristin Norman, Author at SOAR

Eastern Kentucky: A Nuclear Energy Career Could Be Your Next Big Opportunity

4 weeks ago

Eastern Kentucky has a long history of powering the nation through coal, timber, and other industries that built our communities. Today, new opportunities are emerging for hardworking men and women…

Building Capacity to Serve: SOAR Receives Truist Grant for EKY Runway

5 months ago

Grants, Job readiness, Job seekers, News & updates

Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) has received funding from the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. This investment supports the internal operations and infrastructure needed…

Mitch Landrieu to Headline the 2025 SOAR Summit Opening Plenary in Corbin

5 months ago

Events, News & updates, SOAR Summit

When disaster struck, he didn’t just rebuild a city; he restored belief. That’s the legacy of Mitch Landrieu, who will keynote the Kickoff Plenary Session at the 2025 SOAR Summit,…

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

6 months ago

Economic Development, Job seekers, News & updates

We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no place like home.” But in Eastern Kentucky, that’s more than just a saying, it’s a way of life. It’s in the mountains we…

3 Big Barriers Holding EKY Back and What You Can Do About It

6 months ago

Job readiness, Job seekers

Eastern Kentucky is one of the most beautiful and welcoming places you can find. Tucked into the heart of the Appalachian mountains, this region boasts incredible mountain views and warm,…

EKY Talent Network Job Fair: Your Next Step Toward a Job That Matters

6 months ago

Job seekers

This Isn’t Just a Job Fair. It’s Your Next Step Forward. You’re not here to collect flyers or shake hands. You’re here to change your life. That’s why the EKY…

Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

6 months ago

Events, SOAR Summit

For EKY. For Appalachia. For You. The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returns to Corbin, Kentucky from August 26–29, and Early Bird registration is…

What Is a Reverse Hackathon? And Why Did We Just Launch One?

6 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events

Do you dream of making your community better? Do you have ideas that could help others? All great solutions start with a simple concept. The real challenge is identifying the…

From Here to Hired: Free Webinar on Launching a Tech Career in Eastern Kentucky

7 months ago

Job seekers

Looking to break into the tech industry but not sure where to start? Join us on Thursday, April 17 for a free, online webinar hosted by the EKY Talent Network,…

Accepting Proposals for SOAR Strategic Plan and Audit Services

7 months ago

News & updates

Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) is inviting individuals and organizations to submit proposals for two important opportunities to work with us. We’re looking for experienced partners who can help…

Eastern Kentucky: A Nuclear Energy Career Could Be Your Next Big Opportunity

Building Capacity to Serve: SOAR Receives Truist Grant for EKY Runway

Mitch Landrieu to Headline the 2025 SOAR Summit Opening Plenary in Corbin

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

EKY Talent Network Job Fair: Your Next Step Toward a Job That Matters

Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

From Here to Hired: Free Webinar on Launching a Tech Career in Eastern Kentucky

Accepting Proposals for SOAR Strategic Plan and Audit Services

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