Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

5 Feb at 9:29 am

5 Ways SOAR Innovation Can Help You Launch and Grow Your Tech Startup in EKY

Got a tech or tech-enabled idea? Wondering if you can build and scale your startup without leaving Eastern Kentucky? You can, and we’re here to help. At SOAR Innovation, we…

30 Jan at 10:35 am

2024, A Year of New Jobs & New Opportunities for EKY

2024 was an incredible year of achievements for our SOAR Office of Jobs team! From our belief that every person in Eastern Kentucky has unique talents and gifts waiting to…

30 Jan at 10:12 am

Why the EKY Talent Network is RIGHT for your Organization

Are you searching for reliable talent that embodies determination and grit? Your organization deserves team members who truly understand what it means to work hard. We know finding employees who…

December 10, 2024

From Library Shelves to Remote Success: How SOAR’s Code Kentucky Program Opened New Doors

For nearly two decades, Allison Chandler, a dedicated librarian, spent her days organizing books and assisting patrons. But a desire for change and a passion for learning led her to…

December 4, 2024

Breaking Into Tech: Robert Shepherd’s Journey from Healthcare to Web Development with SOAR’s Code Kentucky Tech Training Program

At SOAR’s Code Kentucky Tech Training Program, we celebrate stories of transformation and success, like Robert Shepherd’s inspiring career pivot from healthcare to web development. As a graduate of SOAR’s…

December 4, 2024

Improving Broadband in Harlan County: A Path to Economic Growth

Harlan County, Kentucky, is on the verge of a transformative opportunity. A recent study conducted by FarrPoint, in collaboration with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the nonprofit impact fund…

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