Kentucky has so many great things to offer its citizens, but in recent years, the employment rate isn’t one of them. Prior to the pandemic, our state’s unemployment rate was higher than the national average, sitting at 4.2 percent compared to the nation’s 3.6. Today, our state’s unemployment rate has jumped to 13 percent. In […]
LTWDB hosts third annual workforce summit
Virtual event explored how to increase workforce participation The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board (LTWDB) Workforce Crisis Task Force today hosted its third annual Workforce Summit. The event, held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, gathered fifty business and community leaders together to discuss new ways to support workforce and economic development, challenges […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Local Business Owners
The majority of Kentucky industries are officially back in business following the Governor’s plan to reopen the economy in a way that’s safe for customers and employees. While many consumers have waited eagerly for this moment, there has been little rest for small businesses as they have worked to meet ever-changing standards over the past […]
How COVID-19 May Shape The Future of the Workplace
Technological advancements over the past decade have made remote working a viable option for many employees, however, some business owners have been slow to embrace the model. Now, they are being forced to speed up. As of mid-March, COVID-19 has demanded many businesses take on some level of a work-from-home model in an effort to […]
Making the Most of Social Distancing
Continuing Personal Growth and Education In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has turned from a distant news topic to a national emergency, affecting the daily lives of millions of Americans. As our government is urging us to stay home and practice social distancing, many of us are quickly developing cabin fever. While it’s tempting to […]
New phone lines available for laid-off workers
Kentucky unemployment insurance implements new procedures to manage influx of claims from workers affected by COVID-19 state of emergency FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2020) — In an effort to serve the large influx of Kentuckians who are filing for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits as efficiently as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Education and Workforce […]
Employers Filling Mass E-Claims
Any employer with at least 50 employees, who is laying off at least 15 employees, is encouraged to file a claim on behalf of their employees through the Mass Electronic Claim (E-Claims) process. Please find below the most up-to-date information and instructions regarding employers filing E-Claims. Employer Information E-Claim Guide (IMPORTANT: REVIEW FIRST) An overview […]
KCC No Longer Offering In-Person Services
In light of the concern for public health and well-being, the Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail locations in Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Lebanon and Leitchfield will no longer provide in-person services effective March 18th, 2020. Instead please call us to talk to a KCC staff member during regular business hours. Elizabethtown: 270-766-5115 Bardstown: 270-735-6189 Lebanon: 270-692-6870 […]
Community Action Update
The Central Kentucky Community Action locations are closed to in-person services until further notice. Here is a list of services in your region! Visit www.ckcac.org for more information. Effective: March 16 CKCAC Update COVID-19
Having a workforce shortage? Start a Work-Based Learning Opportunity.
The Lincoln Trail region is full of gifted students ready to make an impact in the world the moment they graduate. Unfortunately, many of these students move outside of our region to pursue careers. Others stay in their hometowns but accumulate debt to gain a degree while feeling they lack satisfactory career opportunities. Ironically, at […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 14
- Next Page »
