East Kentucky Works Podcast
Want to know what's happening in Eastern Kentucky's workforce and beyond? You're in the right place! Produced by the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP), the East Kentucky Works Podcast provides a glimpse into the world of workforce and economic development in our part of Central Appalachia.
We'll hear from leaders in economic development, employers, workers, and more. EKCEP, a nonprofit workforce development agency headquartered in Hazard, Ky., serves Kentuckians and Kentucky businesses through an array of career and employment services. Learn more about us at www.ekcep.org.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
East Kentucky Works Podcast
Latest Episodes
Are Robots Taking Over?
Welcome to "Tech for the Job Seeker," a special episode dedicated to demystifying AI and automation for those on the job hunt. Host and IT Director Travis dive deep into how technology is reshaping the modern workforce and, most importantly, ho...
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Mythbusting Workforce Services: Jen & Jaeclinn Set the Record Straight Part 2
Welcome back to the East Kentucky Works podcast! In this episode, we're tackling some common misconceptions about the Kentucky Career Centers. Many people still think of them as the old "unemployment office," but they've evolved into something ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Mythbusting Workforce Services: Jen & Jaeclinn Set the Record Straight
Join us for an eye-opening episode as we debunk common misconceptions about employment, second chances, and the invaluable resources available at Kentucky Career Centers (KCCs) and EKCEP. We tackle harmful myths head-on, sharing inspiring stori...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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EKCEPS Insights: Building the Future Workforce
Welcome back for Season 2! In our first episode, "EKCEPS Insights: Building the Future Workforce," we sit down with two incredible individuals who are making a real difference in Eastern Kentucky's job market: EKCEPS Workforce Development Coord...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Powering Our Work: Celebrating KY Gives Day and How You Fuel Our Mission
In this episode, we're celebrating the incredible success of our first KY Gives Day and saying a massive thank you to everyone who supported us! We're also pulling back the curtain to explain how EKCEP (Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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