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More than 350 students connect with Healthcare Careers

1 month ago

Healthy Communities, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Opportunities

On November 13, 2024, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), with generous support from the Steele Reese Foundation and MAI Financial Advisors, held its first Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of…

UK announces plan to establish next evolution of partnership model to improve health, education, workforce in Commonwealth

2 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.…

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

3 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Homepage Display, Industrial, Innovation Clients, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Tourism, Workforce Development

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is one of the most significant events for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders focused on the future of…

Connectivity is life-changing and life-saving at the Red Bird Mission

8 months ago

Healthy Communities, Last Mile & Broadband, Partnership, Uncategorized

In 2023, Shaping Our Appalachian Region launched a third cohort with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to bring Starlink Internet service to some of the most rural and isolated…

Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Pikeville

9 months ago

Education, Healthy Communities

Our second Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of 2024 is a wrap! More than 300 students from across Eastern Kentucky attended our event on March 21 at the University of Pikeville. …

Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Corbin

10 months ago

Education, Healthy Communities, Uncategorized

Our first Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of 2024 is a wrap! More than 600 students from across Southern and Southeastern Kentucky attended our event on February 15 at the Corbin…

Meet The Founder: Rediscover

11 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Healthy Communities

In a region where the stigma surrounding mental health issues often lingers like mist on the hills, Hannah Whitaker’s journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of…

5 Ways to Live a Healthier 2024 Year

11 months ago

Healthy Communities

Working on a journey toward better health is a great and empowering decision, and the dawn of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to embrace positive change. Crafting a…

Meals to Try This Holiday Season Inspired by by our SOAR Team

1 year ago

Healthy Communities

As winter’s chill settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s a timeless tradition that warms both our kitchens and our hearts—holiday meals. Beyond the aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg…

SOAR Receives $600,000 from the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission