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Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago

The 2025 SOAR Summit concluded with a full week of inspirational speakers and informative sessions designed to help move Eastern Kentucky and rural America forward. With national voices and local…

Join the conversation about Eastern Kentucky workforce development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

1 year ago

Job readiness, Job seekers, SOAR Summit

Appalachia’s premier networking event, the SOAR Summit presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is ready to kick off in Corbin, KY, August 26–29. Uniting leaders, innovators, and…

The Great Reattachment: Uniting Workforce and Economic Development to Revitalize Rural America

1 year ago

Economic Development, Job readiness, Job seekers

Access the full interview video here. Across rural America, from the timber towns of the Pacific Northwest to the coalfields of Central Appalachia, two interconnected crises threaten long term prosperity: …

Turn your Idea into a Business that Makes a Difference with the Social Enterprise Accelerator

1 year ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, News & updates

Many Eastern Kentuckians have ideas for improving their communities and building something new. Maybe it’s an idea to make their community better, an idea of launching their own business, or…

How to Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

1 year ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, News & updates

In communities across Eastern Kentucky, the need for quality childcare is growing. Families are searching for trusted, local options. In some areas, early childhood programs like Head Start have scaled…

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

1 year 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…

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

1 year 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,…

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

2 years 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…

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

2 years 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…

SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

2 years 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…

Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

Join the conversation about Eastern Kentucky workforce development at the 2025 SOAR Summit

The Great Reattachment: Uniting Workforce and Economic Development to Revitalize Rural America

How You can Start a Childcare Business in Eastern Kentucky

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

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

SOAR Receives Over $40 Million From EDA Recompete To Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

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