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

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

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

1 month 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,…
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Building Opportunity in Eastern Kentucky Starts with Believing in People

3 months ago
EKY Talent Network, Job readiness, Job seekers, Uncategorized
Eastern Kentucky has never lacked talent. What our region has lacked, for too long, is access to opportunity — and sometimes, the belief that opportunity is even possible. That’s why…
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WE WANT YOU! Job Fair, Pikeville Medical Center

Pikeville Medical Center Job Fair: Start Your Path in Healthcare on May 4

4 months ago
EKY Talent Network, Job readiness, Job seekers, Uncategorized
Pikeville Medical Center is hiring — and on Monday, May 4, 2026, you have the opportunity to connect directly with their team at an upcoming Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Job…
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Transferable Skills to the Nuclear Energy Field

From Local Skills to National Opportunity: A New Path for Eastern Kentucky Workers

4 months ago
EKY Talent Network, Job readiness, Job seekers, Uncategorized
What if the skills you already have could take you further? If you’ve worked in electrical systems, maintenance, or industrial settings, there’s a growing opportunity that might look a little…
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WECTEC Hiring Event, April 28th, 2026

Step Into High-Paying Careers: Hiring Event with WECTEC, a Subsidiary of Westinghouse

4 months ago
Events, Job seekers
On Tuesday, April 28, something different is happening in Eastern Kentucky. At the Ashland Community and Technical College Tech Drive Campus in Grason, Ky, Shaping Our Appalachian Region and the…
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Read why Eastern Kentucky Workforce Readiness Matters Now

Why Eastern Kentucky Workforce Readiness Matters Now

6 months 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

7 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

8 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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