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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wanting to recruit remote workers to Eastern Kentucky, we started working with MakeMyMove (MMM), the nation’s first and only marketplace that matches remote workers to communities across the country offering…
In today’s digital age, coding has emerged as a skill that not only holds significant professional value but also has the power to transform lives in profound ways. Whether you’re…
We are proud to announce we have been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to expand the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program to help Eastern Kentucky…
Recent data highlights the urgent need to diversify Southeastern Kentucky’s approach to energy generation and storage. For example, PJM retired 6 gigawatts of electricity generation in 2022, with a staggering 89%…
Have you ever observed satellites glittering across the night sky? Among the 3,433 US-owned satellites actively orbiting the Earth today, several began their journeys to outer space right here in…