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SUMMARY:Session 1: Customer Discovery Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Customer Discovery Bootcamp | Session 1\nTest Your Business Idea Before You Build It\nEvent Details \nWhen: August 26th\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET\nWhere: Workshops are Virtual via Zoom\nPresenters: The SOAR Innovation Team \nParticipants should plan to attend both sessions and complete a small amount of self-guided discovery work between workshops. \nYou have a business idea.\nMaybe you’ve already started building it.\nMaybe you’ve been thinking about it for months. \nBut one big question still remains: \nWill people actually buy it?\nCustomer Discovery helps you answer that question before you invest time and money building something the market doesn’t want. \nIn this expert led two-session bootcamp\, you’ll learn how to talk to potential customers\, understand their real problems\, and validate whether your idea is worth pursuing. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nCustomer Discovery helps founders move from guessing to learning. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify who your real customer is\nUnderstand the problems they are trying to solve\nTest whether your idea actually solves those problems\nDiscover what customers are willing to pay for\nTurn customer insights into clear messaging for your business\n\nWhat You’ll Get\nParticipants will receive tools and frameworks that make Customer Discovery easier to implement. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nGuidance from experts in the field of Entrepreneurship\nWorksheets that guide you through the discovery process\nAI-powered frameworks to help generate interview questions and analyze responses\nOutreach templates to help you connect with potential customers\nA clear understanding of your next step as a founder\n\nBy the end of the bootcamp\, you will have real insights from real people — not guesses. \nIf you have an idea and want to know if it’s worth building\, this workshop will help you find out.\nREGISTER NOW to secure your spot in the Customer Discovery Bootcamp.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/session-1-customer-discovery-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Customer Discovery Bootcamp,SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:Session 2: Customer Discovery Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Customer Discovery Bootcamp | Session 2\nTest Your Business Idea Before You Build It\nEvent Details \nWhen: September 2nd\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET\nWhere: Workshops are Virtual via Zoom\nPresenters: The SOAR Innovation Team \nParticipants should plan to attend both sessions and complete a small amount of self-guided discovery work between workshops. \nYou have a business idea.\nMaybe you’ve already started building it.\nMaybe you’ve been thinking about it for months. \nBut one big question still remains: \nWill people actually buy it?\nCustomer Discovery helps you answer that question before you invest time and money building something the market doesn’t want. \nIn this expert led two-session bootcamp\, you’ll learn how to talk to potential customers\, understand their real problems\, and validate whether your idea is worth pursuing. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nCustomer Discovery helps founders move from guessing to learning. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify who your real customer is\nUnderstand the problems they are trying to solve\nTest whether your idea actually solves those problems\nDiscover what customers are willing to pay for\nTurn customer insights into clear messaging for your business\n\nWhat You’ll Get\nParticipants will receive tools and frameworks that make Customer Discovery easier to implement. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nGuidance from experts in the field of Entrepreneurship\nWorksheets that guide you through the discovery process\nAI-powered frameworks to help generate interview questions and analyze responses\nOutreach templates to help you connect with potential customers\nA clear understanding of your next step as a founder\n\nBy the end of the bootcamp\, you will have real insights from real people — not guesses. \nIf you have an idea and want to know if it’s worth building\, this workshop will help you find out.\nREGISTER NOW to secure your spot in the Customer Discovery Bootcamp.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/session-2-customer-discovery-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Customer Discovery Bootcamp,SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:Bright Mountain Career Expo | EKY Runway + EKY Talent Network
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Next Career Path\nExplore Construction and Nuclear Opportunities at the Bright Mountain Career Expo\n📅 Date: October 2\, 2026\n🕒 Time: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM ET\n📍 Location: Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard\, Kentucky \nWhether you’re looking for your next job\, exploring a new industry\, or interested in building skills for the future\, the Bright Mountain Career Expo is an opportunity to connect with career pathways in construction and nuclear energy. \nStop by anytime between 10 AM and 8 PM to explore either pathway—or both—and connect with workforce resources available to Eastern Kentuckians. \nTwo Industries. More Ways to Build Your Future.\nThe Bright Mountain Career Expo brings together opportunities in two industries with growing workforce needs.\nAttendees can explore: \n\nConstruction opportunities connected to projects with Edelen Renewables\nNuclear workforce opportunities through WECTEC\nCareer support and resources through EKY Runway\nJob connections through the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network\n\nYou don’t need to know which path is right for you before you arrive. Come learn about the opportunities\, talk with the teams on site\, and discover where your experience and interests could take you. \nExplore Construction Opportunities\nInterested in putting your skills to work in construction? \nEdelen Renewables will be on site conducting intake for individuals interested in applying for construction jobs associated with its projects. This is an opportunity to learn more about available career pathways\, share your experience and interests\, and take an initial step toward potential construction employment. Whether you already have construction experience or are interested in exploring where your skills could fit\, stop by and connect with the team. \nExplore Nuclear Opportunities\nA career in nuclear energy doesn’t necessarily mean leaving Eastern Kentucky behind. SOAR’s EKY Runway team will be available to provide screening and support for individuals interested in opportunities with WECTEC\, which supports nuclear energy projects across the country. These project-based opportunities can provide a pathway for Eastern Kentuckians to use their technical\, industrial\, construction\, and skilled-trades experience on projects beyond the region while continuing to call Eastern Kentucky home. At the Career Expo\, you can learn more about this work model\, discuss your experience with the team\, and find out what steps may come next. \nGet Career Support While You’re There\nYou don’t have to navigate your next career move alone. SOAR staff will be available throughout the event to connect attendees with EKY Runway and the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network. Through these programs\, Eastern Kentuckians can access resources such as: \n\nCareer coaching and workforce support\nConnections to employers and employment opportunities\nHelp identifying career pathways that fit their skills and goals\nAccess to the EKY Job Board\nInformation about future hiring events and opportunities\nAdditional training and career-readiness resources\n\nEven if you aren’t sure which opportunity is right for you yet\, our team can help you determine your next step. \nWho Should Attend?\nThe Bright Mountain Career Expo is designed for individuals who: \n\nAre interested in construction employment opportunities\nAant to learn more about nuclear workforce opportunities\nHave construction\, industrial\, manufacturing\, mechanical\, electrical\, maintenance\, or technical experience\nAre considering a new career pathway\nWant support connecting their existing skills to new opportunities\nAre looking for career resources and employment connections in Eastern Kentucky\n\nYou can be interested in construction\, solar\, nuclear\, or all three. There’s no need to limit yourself to one pathway before attending. \nHow to Get Started\nStep 1: Register for the Career Expo\nComplete the registration form so our teams know you’re interested in attending. \nStep 2: Come to Hazard Community and Technical College\nStop by anytime between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET on October 2. \nStep 3: Explore Your Options\nConnect with the teams on site to learn about construction opportunities\, nuclear career pathways\, and available workforce support. \nStep 4: Take Your Next Step\nDepending on your interests\, you can complete construction intake with Edelen Renewables\, receive WECTEC screening and support from EKY Runway\, and connect with the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network for additional career opportunities. \nFind Out Where Your Skills Can Take You\nYour next opportunity may be closer than you think. Come to the Bright Mountain Career Expo to explore construction and nuclear career pathways\, meet the teams helping Eastern Kentuckians connect to employment\, and find the next step that makes sense for you. \nRegister for the Bright Mountain Career Expo >
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/bright-mountain-career-expo/
LOCATION:Hazard Community and Technical College\, First Federal Center\, Hazard\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:EKY Runway Program,EKY Talent Network,Nuclear Hiring,SOAR event
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SUMMARY:From Passion to Possibility with ACTC & SOAR
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Business Ideas Into Action!\n📅 Date: Friday\, October 23\, 2026\n🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\n📍 Location: ACTC Technology Drive Campus at EastPark\n902 Technology Drive\, Grayson\, KY 41143 \nHave a Business Idea? Let’s Explore What’s Possible!\nEvery great business starts with an idea. Join SOAR Innovation and Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) for a hands-on entrepreneurship workshop designed to help you turn your ideas into practical next steps. \nWhether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur\, small-business owner\, student\, or educator\, this workshop will introduce tools and strategies to help you explore your business potential. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nExplore Your Ideas: Identify opportunities and develop your business concept.\nUnderstand Your Customers: Discover what potential customers really need.\nBuild Your Business Model: Learn how to use a Business Model Canvas.\nTake the Next Step: Leave with practical strategies and resources to move your idea forward.\n\nNo previous business experience is required. Just bring your curiosity and ideas! \nSAVE YOUR SEAT!\nPresented by SOAR Innovation in partnership with Ashland Community and Technical College. This event is supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Initiative.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/passion-to-possibility-actc-soar/
LOCATION:Ashland Community Technical College – Technology Drive Campus\, 902 Technology Drive\, Ashland\, 41101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community event,SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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