The Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail is proud to partner with American Legion Hardin Post 113 to present the fifth annual Hire a Patriot job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Post 113, located at 1251 Ring Road in Elizabethtown. From 10 a.m. to noon, the fair is open […]
Networking: Build relationships, not your rolodex
Networking is the single most effective way to land a job, yet many job seekers struggle to navigate how, where and with whom to make professional connections. A key characteristic of a healthy network is that it is built over time. Ideally, when you’re ready to seek out your next opportunity, it will seem natural […]
Manufacturers, ECTC partner to narrow technical skills gap
Leadership at nearly every manufacturing facility across the United States is working the same puzzle. How will we develop the pipeline of skilled workers we need to remain globally competitive? As more advanced technologies are integrated into the manufacturing process, companies – including those right here in the Lincoln Trail region – are struggling to […]
Kentucky NCRC predicts workplace success
Finding the right talent to fill available jobs is a top concern for more and more business leaders. In fact, many employers ready to expand or relocate say a competitive workforce weighs heavier in their location decision than the availability of shovel-ready sites. While every job requires its own specific skills and knowledge, existing and […]
Innovators invited to take their next steps during Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Lincoln Trail region is ready to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 17-23. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups, bring ideas to life and drive economic growth. All over the world, activities are planned to help entrepreneurs take their next step, including three events right here […]
Training future workforce starts with community partnerships
Fall break was a restful time for many, but for several Marion County High School students, it was an opportunity to get a closer look at the high-demand field of engineering. Thanks to a dynamic partnership in Marion County, 19 students in the school’s Project Lead the Way program participated in a weeklong co-op program, […]
Students: Pitch your idea to hungry investors
Do you have an idea for a new business or invention? Think your pitch is ready for the Sharks? Sharks in the Heartland is your chance to present your idea to a group of successful local venture capitalists. This exciting pitch competition is open to all high school students in Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Meade, […]
October is Manufacturing Month in Kentucky
Representing one of every five workers, manufacturing is one of the most significant economic drivers in the eight-county Lincoln Trail region. October has been designated Manufacturing Month in Kentucky and Friday, Oct. 3, is the third annual national Manufacturing Day. It’s a time to recognize manufacturing’s significance as a job creator and the skilled career opportunities […]
Show your soft skills before you even get the job
There’s no doubt that employers value soft skills – work ethic, communications skills, a positive attitude and more. In fact, in a CareerBuilder survey of more than 2,100 hiring managers and human resources professionals earlier this year, 77 percent said soft skills were as important as hard skills. Sixteen percent said soft skills associated with […]
President Signs New Workforce System Legislation
Earlier this week, President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the first legislative reform in 15 years of the public workforce system. WIOA will help job seekers and workers access employment, education, training and the services they need for a successful career. It will also assist employers by matching them with the skilled […]
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