AGC, a supplier of automotive laminated and tempered glass, is hiring. Preferred applicants will have taken the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) test and obtained at least a Silver level. The test is given every Thursday at the Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail Elizabethtown location – 233 Ring Road, Suite 100. View all experience […]
Supporting and growing entrepreneurism in the Lincoln Trail region
There’s no doubt entrepreneurship is essential to the Lincoln Trail region’s economy. Small business owners create jobs and increase opportunities for entire communities. That’s why I’m especially proud of the strong network of resources available to anyone in our region with a great idea for a product or service. We know many residents of our […]
KY FAME grows opportunity for students, employers
To remain globally competitive, advanced manufacturers need a pipeline of workers prepared to fill highly technical positions. Throughout the Lincoln Trail region, employers, educators and workforce and economic development professionals are working together to develop that pipeline. The Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing (KY FAME), Lincoln Trail Chapter, is one important way our region is […]
Entrepreneurial Summit brings resources, expertise to veterans
Throughout the Lincoln Trail region, you’ll find strong connections to our nation’s military and a deep appreciation for the men and women who serve our country. At the same time, ours is a region that strongly supports entrepreneurship and small businesses. It’s no surprise that so many veterans have chosen to start businesses in Central […]
October spotlights manufacturing
As the fifth annual national Manufacturing Day, Oct. 7, approaches, manufacturing and the sector’s career opportunities are in the spotlight. Local communities across the country have designated a day, a week or the entire month as a time to recognize and promote the interesting, innovative and rewarding careers found in manufacturing facilities. National Manufacturing […]
Apprenticeships: Growing our own talent
Last week, Gov. Matt Bevin and Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey announced the launch of a new apprenticeship campaign: “Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.” With a goal of helping more Kentucky businesses leverage registered apprenticeships to meet their workforce needs, the campaign is welcome news in the Lincoln Trail region and across the state. […]
Free workshop helps new entrepreneurs start smart
Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to Smart Start: Business Basics, a free workshop offered by the University of Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Elizabethtown in partnership with Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail. The workshop is set for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail at 233 Ring Road, Suite […]
Right Choice Program helps parents support their children
The Washington County Attorney’s office is excited to introduce the Right Choice Program, a new and unique partnership between the Washington County Attorney’s child support office, Washington County Courts and the Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail. The program offers job search assistance to parents who have been unable to consistently make child support payments […]
The value of professional mentorship
By DR. EVELYN ELLIS It’s been said that mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction. In this column, I want to talk about the value of professional mentorship. In my role with WKU Elizabethtown-Fort Knox and as a member of the Lincoln Trail Workforce […]
Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail opens new Lebanon office
State and local leaders, members of the business comm unity and others will gather June 22 to celebrate the opening of the new Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail (KCC-LT) at 516 Workshop Lane in Lebanon. The grand opening event, Celebrating Workforce Development, will showcase the seamless, enhanced services available to job seekers and employers. […]
