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Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

As the 2025 SOAR Summit draws near, anticipation is building for a powerful closing session — and an important conversation about the future of Appalachia. We’re honored to announce that Dr. Quentin Young, President-elect of the University of the Cumberlands, will serve as a featured speaker on a panel discussing…

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Eastern Kentucky: A Nuclear Energy Career Could Be Your Next Big Opportunity

Eastern Kentucky has a long history of powering the nation through coal, timber, and other industries that built our communities. Today, new opportunities are emerging for hardworking men and women across our region, this time in nuclear energy. The Eastern Kentucky Talent Network is partnering with top industry leaders to…

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Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Pikeville

March 26, 2024

Our second Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of 2024 is a wrap! More than 300 students from across Eastern Kentucky attended our event on March 21 at the University of Pikeville. The event was praised for being “very educational and a great way to learn more about the health career pathways.”…

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Tickets Are Now on Sale for the 2024 SOAR Gala!

February 19, 2024

The Place to Be on April 27 Registration is now open for the SOAR Gala, presented by Kentucky Power. And we’re rolling out the red carpet for you! Join us on Saturday, April 27 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the remarkable…

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Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Corbin

February 16, 2024

Our first Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of 2024 is a wrap! More than 600 students from across Southern and Southeastern Kentucky attended our event on February 15 at the Corbin Arena. Shaping Our Appalachian Region started this initiative two years ago as a way to deepen connections to healthcare providers…

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Dr. Quentin Young to Spotlight AI and Regional Innovation at SOAR Summit Closing Session

Eastern Kentucky: A Nuclear Energy Career Could Be Your Next Big Opportunity

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Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Pikeville

Tickets Are Now on Sale for the 2024 SOAR Gala!

Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Corbin

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