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
The Power of Partnership: Upskilling for Eastern Kentucky
The Power of Partnership: Upskilling for Eastern Kentucky
Guests:
- Dottie Nolan: EKCEP Training Coordinator
- Linda Chen & Donnie Grimes: The Center for Professional Development, University of the Cumberlands
Episode Highlights:
The Need: Dottie discusses why EKCEP saw a need for new, customized certification courses to make job seekers more employable.
The Partnership: The team explains the collaborative process of creating custom, asynchronous training programs that clients can complete on their own time.
The Courses: We break down the key skills covered in four certification programs:
Financial Literacy: Budgeting, credit, and banking basics.
Customer Service: Skills for customer-facing roles across various industries.
Digital Literacy: Computer skills, online safety, and software like Microsoft Office.
Real-World Impact: We hear a success story and discuss how these certifications demonstrate a candidate's value to potential employers.
The Future: Our guests share what’s next for this successful partnership and potential new course offerings.
Get Involved: Dottie explains how EKCEP clients can sign up for these exclusive, no-cost training opportunities.
Thank you to our guests! To learn more about EKCEP's services or to find a job, visit ekcep.org or your local Kentucky Career Center.