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

2 weeks ago

Economic Development, Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Workforce Development

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…

SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

1 month ago

Government, Grants, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

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…

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

2 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Homepage Display, Industrial, Innovation Clients, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Tourism, Workforce Development

The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is one of the most significant events for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders focused on the future of…

Job Alert: Partner company seeking remote CSRs

4 months ago

Uncategorized, Workforce Development

Shaping Our Appalachian Region’s Office of Digital Equity has partnered with a global company seeking remote, full-time, customer service positions in a variety of different business sectors. Hourly wage up…

Save the Date: 2024 SOAR Summit in Downtown Pikeville

5 months ago

Events, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Workforce Development

We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 SOAR Summit will be held in the City of Pikeville! Mark your calendars for this pivotal event on October 16-18, where leaders…

We’ve Launched the Eastern Kentucky Job Board

8 months ago

News & Updates, Opportunities, Partnership, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

Shaping Our Appalachian Region has partnered with Getro and Code Kentucky to launch the Eastern Kentucky Job Board! The Job Board is a space where you can browse remote work…

Meet The Founder: Scott Stuckey

8 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients, Workforce Development

At the heart of every transformative story is a person driven by passion, vision, and an unwavering commitment to make a difference. Scott Stuckey’s journey is no exception. From the…

SOAR Receives $500,000 From Truist Foundation to Prove the Viability of High-Skilled Remote Work in Rural America

8 months ago

Grants, Workforce Development

In an exciting development for Eastern Kentucky and its neighbors, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) has received a significant $500,000 grant from Truist Foundation. This partnership is set to…

SOAR Selected in the Inaugural Economic Recovery Corps to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth

10 months ago

Entrepreneurship and Small Business, News & Updates, Workforce Development

The Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellowship program aims to build capacity in economically distressed areas across the U.S. while cultivating the next generation of economic development leaders. The program connects…

SOAR Receives $1,452,338 from the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative

1 year ago

Grants, Workforce Development

We are proud to announce we have received a $1,452,338 grant as part of the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative. The WORC initiative is a partnership between the…

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

SOAR Receives Approximately $40 Million from EDA Recompete to Connect Residents to Good Jobs in Eastern Kentucky

10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

Job Alert: Partner company seeking remote CSRs

Save the Date: 2024 SOAR Summit in Downtown Pikeville

We’ve Launched the Eastern Kentucky Job Board

Meet The Founder: Scott Stuckey

SOAR Receives $500,000 From Truist Foundation to Prove the Viability of High-Skilled Remote Work in Rural America

SOAR Selected in the Inaugural Economic Recovery Corps to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth

SOAR Receives $1,452,338 from the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative

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