About this track

Unlock the potential of Eastern Kentucky’s workforce with practical strategies for sustainable job growth and economic resilience. This track explores how communities, businesses, and organizations can collaborate to create new employment opportunities, focusing on workforce development trends, innovative programs, and real-world solutions. Whether you’re interested in reskilling, upskilling, supporting entrepreneurship, or attracting new industries, this track provides actionable insights to help you drive long-term success. Ideal for policymakers, business leaders, educators, and community advocates, it offers the tools needed to build a skilled, adaptable workforce for the region’s future.