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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.
East Kentucky Works Podcast
Second Chances: Recovery and Reentry in Eastern Kentucky
What does Recovery and Reentry mean, and how do we help individuals in this process?
- Learn about our amazing Job Entry & Retention Support Specialist (JERSS).
- Hear inspiring Success Stories:
SITE Program Stats:
- For those who love numbers and data, these stats are impressive!
- Participant services provided (basic needs, birth certificates, work clothes).
- Certifications earned (financial literacy, Reentry Recovery Success Program, GED).
EKCEP Quick Tip:
- The benefits of being a second-chance employer.
- Dispelling myths about individuals in recovery and highlighting their positive attributes as employees.
Local Labor Market Limelight:
- We have lots of job opportunities and in-demand industries in Eastern Kentucky (e.g., Frontier Behavioral Health, Billy Rays Restaurant, Walmart, UPS, KCTCS, ARH, PMC).
Get started on a new path today:
- Employers interested in joining the network of recovery-friendly employers can find more information at ekcep.com/recovery.
- Job seekers and businesses can connect with EKCEP at ekcep.org or their local Kentucky Career Center.
- Learn more about our CSCR program through our video here: https://youtu.be/8ooa6CoeRAc?feature=shared