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The Kentucky Workforce Investment Board is the leading policy board for the Commonwealth's workforce development system. The board's role is to develop, communicate and oversee the implementation of a strategic vision and plan for developing a world-class workforce in Kentucky.
The online youth resource directory, now available at http://www.uky.edu/SocialWork/KYouthresource/, provides a comprehensive list of educational, employment training and support services for Kentucky's youth, ages 14 to 21. The directory is an ongoing effort to make accurate information about youth services available to youth, service providers, and anyone who is interested. Youth service providers are invited to participate by providing information about their organization and the services they provide. The Workforce
Investment Act: Reauthorization to Address the "Skills
Gap" (December 2003) The
reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, now before
Congress, provides an opportunity to implement a number of
proposals--including increased funding, regional coordination,
better outreach to immigrants, and improved reporting--that could
significantly advance the nation's employment and training options. Kentucky Employability Certificate--The Kentucky Employability Certificate (KEC) confirms to employers that an individual possesses basic skills in reading, math and finding information – skills that all jobs require. The certificate, a standardized credential, affirms that the holder is job ready. The KWIB is a major sponsor, along with ACT, Inc., of the new KEC. For more information, click here. Labor Market Info-- for new and previously unavailable Kentucky labor market indicators to assist your communities in attracting industry and focusing workforce training needs, visit www.lmisurvey.ky.gov. For more details, click here. |
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