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Read why Eastern Kentucky Workforce Readiness Matters Now

Why Eastern Kentucky Workforce Readiness Matters Now

1 month ago
Job readiness, Job seekers
Strong turnout at the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network’s January 2026 Kentucky Power Hiring Event showed just how motivated Eastern Kentuckians are to find stable, meaningful work. 529 signed up to…
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The Shaping Our Appalachian Region 2025 impact report tells the story of progress over four programs and one year.

Shaping Our Appalachian Region 2025 Impact: Jobs, Talent, and Opportunity in Eastern Kentucky

2 months ago
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Job readiness, Job seekers, News & updates, Tourism
The promise of the American Dream has always been rooted in meaningful work, opportunity, and the ability to build a good life close to home. In Eastern Kentucky, that promise…
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Learn how Eastern Kentucky workers find jobs with the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network.

12 Jobs. $360K in Wages. One Network Connecting Eastern Kentucky Workers

3 months ago
Job seekers
If you’re looking for a meaningful career in Eastern Kentucky, you’re not alone. More people than ever want work that offers stability, dignity, and a future they can build without…
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Eastern Kentucky Runway Logo

Building Momentum: The Eastern Kentucky Runway Program Marks One Year of Transformative Impact

4 months ago
Economic Development, Grants, Job seekers, News & updates
When the Eastern Kentucky Runway Program launched under Shaping Our Appalachian Region’s EDA Recompete grant last year, the vision was simple yet ambitious: Create a bridge for Eastern Kentuckians seeking meaningful, long-term career paths. Just one year later, the numbers tell a story of…
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Eastern Kentucky Talent Network: Your Connection to the Region’s Best Jobs 

4 months ago
Job seekers, News & updates
Opportunities you don’t want to miss this week: 11/23 Good jobs are in high demand across Eastern Kentucky, and more opportunities are opening every week.   That’s why we created the…
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Eastern Kentucky: A Nuclear Energy Career Could Be Your Next Big Opportunity

4 months ago
Job seekers
Eastern Kentucky has a long history of powering the nation through coal, timber, and other industries that built our communities. Today, new opportunities are emerging for hardworking men and women…
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Learn how to polish your resume.

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

4 months ago
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…
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The Hidden Workforce by Will Warren

The Hidden Workforce: Reframing the Disconnected as a Development Asset

6 months ago
Job readiness, Job seekers
Watch the full video interview here. Across rural America, headlines speak of labor shortages, talent pipelines broken and a lack of workers to meet employer demand. While these headlines may…
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Remote Job Spotlight | Your Bi-Weekly Guide to the Best Remote Opportunities

6 months ago
Job seekers
Tired of the job hunt leading nowhere? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it alone. Every two weeks, we publish our Remote Job Spotlight — a…
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Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

Pathways through Partnerships: Building a Stronger Workforce in Eastern Kentucky

7 months ago
Job readiness, Job seekers, SOAR Summit
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…
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