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 […]
Examining financial barriers to work
Imagine you are a supervisor at a local business. Joe, a single father of two, is one of your most successful employees and has earned a promotion that will raise his pay from $15 per hour to $20 per hour. Joe qualifies for childcare assistance that covers a significant portion of his childcare bill as […]
KCC-LT Partners MOU
Click the link below to access the Memorandum of Understanding for the Partners of the KCC-Lincoln Trail Career Center System: KCC LT Partners MOU
Find your career in the new year
As we look forward to the opportunities and possibilities of a new year, many will resolve to improve their career outlooks in 2019. As is the case for any New Year’s resolution, such as eating healthier or saving more money, careful reflection, research and support are critical to your success. For job seekers in the […]
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 […]
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