More than two million jobs have been added in the United States within the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, over 10,000 baby boomers are retiring every day. The result is a widening leadership gap for companies across the U.S. looking to replace the knowledge, talent and loyalty […]
Do you Chromebook? Your future employees will
It is estimated that Chromebooks now make up 60 percent of all laptops and tablets in U.S. K-12 classrooms. As an employer, the sheer size of the $43 billion education tech market might not seem to matter much unless you employ educators. The vast majority of employers don’t, however, and it is tempting to simply […]
Workforce Crisis Task Force encouraging employer involvement
In June, the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board held its second annual Workforce Crisis Task Force Summit at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. With about 70 employers, educators, service providers and others on hand, it was a time to share information about the task force’s work over the past year and to begin developing new […]
LTWDB hosts second annual workforce summit
The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board (LTWDB) hosted its second annual Workforce Summit on Tuesday at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s main campus, gathering approximately 70 business leaders, educators and others to further develop the region’s strategy to increase labor force participation. Members of the LTWDB Workforce Crisis Task Force presented details of work completed […]
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Reflections from a Poverty Simulation
We hear the word poverty a lot. The most common measure of poverty in the United States is the “poverty threshold” set by the U.S. government. For a family of four it’s currently $25,750 annually. Think about that — just a little over $2,100 a month in gross earnings to feed, clothe and house four people. For 17.2 […]
Growing manufacturer finds new ways to recruit young talent
Any manufacturing executive will tell you that talent recruitment is a top driver for remaining competitive, and attracting bright young employees is certainly part of the mix. At the same time, our communities and the Lincoln Trail region collectively must find new ways to retain our region’s young talent so that we can develop the […]
10 tips to make the most of a career fair
If you’re a job seeker, one of the most valuable benefits of a career fair is the rare opportunity to speak directly to employers who are hiring. It’s a chance to make an impression, and in some cases get an on-the-spot interview. Career fairs are also a way for you to learn information about a […]
Gov. Bevin Issued Executive Order Creating KentuckyWorks Collaborative
Gov. Matt Bevin, in partnership with the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) and the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB), signed an executive order establishing the KentuckyWorks Collaborative to guide the Commonwealth’s workforce efforts through statewide implementation of KWIB’s strategic plan, Kentucky Work Ready: An Urgent Call to Action. The KentuckyWorks Collaborative will guide […]
Retaining our region’s talent
Across the region employers are expanding and creating new jobs, developing a pipeline of skilled workers to counter increasing retirements, or even launching start-ups. It’s encouraging news for job seekers and it’s an excellent indicator of the region’s economic health. For our region to continue to prosper, we must find new ways to develop the […]
A career will keep them here
If you asked a group of students what would keep them in our region after they complete their secondary education, “a good career” would top the list of responses. That’s good news, whether you’re an employer cultivating a pipeline of future employees or a parent who would like your children to find career opportunities in […]
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