Education may be the key to a brighter future, but for many Kentuckians, access to quality education is difficult. A recent study performed by WalletHub found Kentucky to be among the least educated states, ranking near the bottom at 47 in regards to the percentage of adults with a high school diploma. Gov. Andy Beshear […]
Consider being a CDL Driver
Are you independent, hard-working and adventurous? Consider getting your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)! The logistics and transportation industry continues to grow and CDL drivers are in high demand. Just think about the amount of product major companies such as Walmart and Amazon ship across the country, not to mention other online-based retailers. Plus, CDL drivers […]
Kentucky Career Center services available to help your business
Businesses play an integral role in local economies. Not only do they provide jobs, they also fuel the overall infrastructure of a community. Businesses pay taxes that help build roads, pay for education and improve quality of life, which is important to attracting more companies and talented professionals. Our team at Kentucky Career Center-Lincoln Trail […]
Taking the stress out of job seeking
A recent survey conducted by Hired found that 83 percent of people consider job searching to be a stressful process. The percentage is higher than almost every other stress-inducing activity on the list, including getting a root canal. There’s no doubt about it – preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce can be mentally and […]
ECTC Mobile Training Unit brings classroom to employers’ doorsteps
At Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, we pride ourselves on working hand-in-hand with employers to ensure our workforce has the skills needed to succeed. Our commitment to workforce training is stronger than ever and that’s why when businesses throughout our region expressed needs for on-site training, we responded. ECTC proudly unveiled its Workforce Solutions Mobile Training […]
The leadership gap: Identifying employees ready to step into leadership roles
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 […]
Central Kentucky construction shortage provides big opportunity for career-seekers
The construction industry is ripe with opportunities for career seekers — so much so that it has identified as one of five fields with the highest demand in the Lincoln Trail region. There’s no better time for motivated individuals who enjoy working with their hands and having variety in their day-to-day routine to consider entering […]
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 […]
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