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

10 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…
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3 Big Barriers Holding EKY Back and What You Can Do About It

12 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,…
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Turning Barriers into Breakthroughs: A Community-Led Event to Spark Change in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago
Events, Job readiness
In Eastern Kentucky, we know the challenges holding people back from joining the workforce aren’t just about jobs. They’re about getting to the job, finding care for your kids while…
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EKY Runway Program Launches to Help Eastern Kentuckians Connect with Meaningful Work

1 year ago
Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
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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SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago
Economic Development, Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded more than $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) as part of its inaugural Recompete Pilot Program, a…
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SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

2 years ago
Grants, Job readiness, News & updates
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced it will award approximately $40 million to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to connect eastern Kentucky residents to resources and training…
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