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From High School to High Wage: At 18, Kaitlyn Bevins is starting a career in Nuclear Energy

6 days ago

EKY Runway, EKY Talent Network, Job readiness, Job seekers, News & updates

On April 28, Kaitlyn Bevins had a pretty good reason to attend a hiring event at her high school. Students who participated would be excused from class. For an 18-year-old…

From Training to Opportunity: Plumbing Graduates Build Their Runway in Eastern Kentucky

3 weeks ago

EKY Runway, EKY Talent Network, News & updates

They did the work. We helped clear the runway. Eight months. Two hundred eighty-eight hours of training. And on Friday, August 14, the inaugural class of Hazard Community and Technical…

The Skills Are Already Here: Could Your Next Career Be in Nuclear Energy?

3 weeks ago

Economic Development, EKY Talent Network

For generations, Eastern Kentuckians have worked in industries that demand skill, precision, toughness, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Coal mining. Manufacturing. Utilities. Construction. Automotive and diesel technology. Heavy equipment.…

WECTEC Is Hiring: Explore the Jobs Available to Eastern Kentucky Workers

3 weeks ago

EKY Talent Network, News & updates

You may have the skills WECTEC is looking for and not realize it. On October 7, WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company, is partnering with…

Westinghouse/WECTEC Is Coming Back to Eastern Kentucky for a Hiring Event

1 month ago

EKY Runway, EKY Talent Network

When a company comes to Eastern Kentucky looking for workers, that’s news. When they come back a second time, that’s a signal. On October 7, WECTEC Staffing Services, a subsidiary…

Building Brighter Futures: How SOAR Is Helping Address Eastern Kentucky’s Plumbing Shortage

1 month ago

EKY Runway, Job readiness, Job seekers, News & updates

Eastern Kentucky—and the U.S. as a whole—faces a growing shortage of skilled tradespeople, including plumbers. Despite being a sustainable career with consistent need and opportunity, fewer young adults are choosing…

You Got the Interview. Now Let’s Help You Get the Job.

2 months ago

EKY Talent Network, Job readiness

Landing an interview is exciting. It also means your resume did its job. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to read our previous articles, How to Build or Update…

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

2 months ago

EKY Talent Network, Job readiness, Job seekers

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…

How to Build or Update Your Resume And Why You Should Join the EKY Talent Network

2 months ago

EKY Talent Network, Job readiness, Job seekers

Your resume is your first impression. Before a hiring manager or recruiter ever speaks with you, your resume speaks for you. It’s a marketing tool that highlights your strengths, qualifications,…

Partnerships Expand Access to Paramedic Training in Eastern Kentucky

2 months ago

EKY Talent Network, Job readiness

At SOAR, we often say that no single organization can solve Eastern Kentucky’s biggest challenges alone. Whether we’re addressing workforce shortages, expanding access to education, or creating new career pathways,…

From High School to High Wage: At 18, Kaitlyn Bevins is starting a career in Nuclear Energy

From Training to Opportunity: Plumbing Graduates Build Their Runway in Eastern Kentucky

The Skills Are Already Here: Could Your Next Career Be in Nuclear Energy?

WECTEC Is Hiring: Explore the Jobs Available to Eastern Kentucky Workers

Westinghouse/WECTEC Is Coming Back to Eastern Kentucky for a Hiring Event

Building Brighter Futures: How SOAR Is Helping Address Eastern Kentucky’s Plumbing Shortage

You Got the Interview. Now Let’s Help You Get the Job.

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

How to Build or Update Your Resume And Why You Should Join the EKY Talent Network

Partnerships Expand Access to Paramedic Training in Eastern Kentucky

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