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Tips from a Hiring Manager: How to Succeed in Your Job Interview

2 weeks ago

Office of Jobs, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

We’ve all experienced those job interview jitters. Preparing for an interview with a new opportunity can seem daunting and overwhelming. You want to make a good impression, showcase your talent,…

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

3 weeks ago

Eastern Kentucky Runway Program, Grants, News & Updates, Workforce Development

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…

Framatome is Hiring and We’re Here to Help You Get the Job

4 weeks ago

Economic Development, Events, Homepage Display, Industrial, Office of Jobs, Opportunities, Workforce Development

At SOAR, our mission is simple—but bold: Every Eastern Kentuckian in meaningful employment. Every person connected to purpose, prosperity, and the dignity of work. That’s why we’re proud to announce…

Remote Job Spotlight | Your Bi-Weekly Guide to the Best Remote Opportunities

2 months ago

Workforce Development

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…

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

2 months ago

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

We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no place like home.” But in Eastern Kentucky, that’s more than just a saying, it’s a way of life. It’s in the mountains we…

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

2 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Homepage Display, Workforce Development

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,…

EKY Talent Network Job Fair: Your Next Step Toward a Job That Matters

2 months ago

Events, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Office of Jobs, Opportunities, Workforce Development

This Isn’t Just a Job Fair. It’s Your Next Step Forward. You’re not here to collect flyers or shake hands. You’re here to change your life. That’s why the EKY…

Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

2 months ago

Economic Development, Events, Homepage Display, News & Updates, Opportunities, Workforce Development

For EKY. For Appalachia. For You. The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, returns to Corbin, Kentucky from August 26–29, and Early Bird registration is…

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

3 months ago

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Homepage Display, Opportunities, Uncategorized, Workforce Development

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…

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

3 months ago

Office of Jobs, Workforce Development

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,…

SOAR

Tips from a Hiring Manager: How to Succeed in Your Job Interview

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

Framatome is Hiring and We’re Here to Help You Get the Job

Remote Job Spotlight | Your Bi-Weekly Guide to the Best Remote Opportunities

Homegrown Hustle: Why the Future of Work is Rooted in Eastern Kentucky

EKY Talent Network Job Fair: Your Next Step Toward a Job That Matters

Relentless for EKY: Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2025 SOAR Summit in Corbin

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

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