.png)
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
Recovery & Reentry
Today on East Kentucky Works, we're talking with Jimmie Wilson and Ethan Phipps, the Director and Assistant Director of Recovery & Reentry Services at EKCEP.
We discussed how EKCEP helps people in recovery from substance use disorders find jobs and overcome employment barriers. We also explored how they connect individuals who have been incarcerated or have a criminal record with second-chance employers. You'll hear inspiring stories of hope and learn more about this important work.
To get started on your new career path, visit ekcep.org/recovery.
To learn more about our CSCR grant, watch this video: https://youtu.be/8ooa6CoeRAc?si=Cu0_oiXESj_IxSDF