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EKY Runway Program Launches to Help Eastern Kentuckians Connect with Meaningful Work

3 months ago
Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Workforce Development
At SOAR, we believe every person in Eastern Kentucky deserves access to meaningful work, a steady income, and the opportunity to build a life right here at home. That belief…
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The Secret to 71% More Job Interviews? It’s All in Your LinkedIn Profile

4 months ago
Education, Opportunities, Workforce Development
You’ve likely made a LinkedIn account, but never used it, or maybe you think it might not apply to your specific field of work. So what is it and why…
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Supporting Young Women in STEM: The Carol Barr Fund & STEM Goes Red Scholarship

4 months ago
Education, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities
We are thrilled to share the continued impact of the Carol Barr Fund, which is helping young women in SOAR counties pursue higher education. Currently, 11 Carol Barr Fund scholars…
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Beat the Bots: A step-by-step resume guide

4 months ago
Education, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development
How can you create a resume that will land you an interview? The job market is moving towards the world of AI and automation, and what does this mean for…
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From Library Shelves to Remote Success: How SOAR’s Code Kentucky Program Opened New Doors

7 months ago
Education, News & Updates, Opportunities, Partnership, Workforce Development
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…
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Breaking Into Tech: Robert Shepherd’s Journey from Healthcare to Web Development with SOAR’s Code Kentucky Tech Training Program

7 months ago
Education, Opportunities, Workforce Development
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…
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Inspiring a New Generation: Mandi Fugate Sheffel Shares Her Journey at Inspirational Speaker Series

7 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities
On November 12, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) hosted an Inspirational Speaker Series event at Hazard Community and Technical College. The event featured Mandi Fugate Sheffel, a Red Fox, Kentucky…
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Inspiring Students at Paintsville Independent High School: Dr. Kari Hall Jones Shares Her Journey

8 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Opportunities
On October 25, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) hosted an Inspirational Speaker Series event at Paintsville Independent High School, featuring Dr. Kari Hall Jones, a Paintsville High School alumna and…
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UK announces plan to establish next evolution of partnership model to improve health, education, workforce in Commonwealth

8 months ago
Education, Healthy Communities, Opportunities, Partnership
A plan for addressing dramatically growing health, education and workforce needs across the state called the Advancing Kentucky Together Network was approved Friday by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.…
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Unleashing Ideas on Campus: Join Us for Pizza and a Pitch

1 year ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Uncategorized
Shaping our Appalachian Region is thrilled to announce a series of inspiring pitch competition events designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within the halls of our colleges, universities, and communities…
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