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Kentucky Career Center - Cumberlands

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A Team of Experts

The professional staff at the Kentucky Career Center - Cumberlands is dedicated to providing employers in our 13-county region with a qualified, skilled workforce and the people of the region with career, job training and educational opportunities. We have the unique ability to connect employees and employers through the combined efforts of national, state and local partners.

As an employer in our community, our team is focused on helping you become more competitive. Providing access to current Labor Market Information is one of the valuable services we offer. To find out more about how we can help, contact one of our Workforce Business Team today.

 

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  • Did You Know? The Kentucky Career Center can...

    • assist employers in locating qualified job applicants;

    • screen and test job seekers to match their needs;

    • fund eligible on-the-job training and customized training needs;

    • arrange space for job interviews, and in some areas, schedule interviews via video conferencing;

    • provide access to detailed labor market information for the local area, Kentucky and the nation;

    • provide services to help both employer and employees when facing layoffs or other major issues;

    • offer unemployment insurance information and contacts; and

    • make connections with vocational rehabilitation services (for people with disabilities) and services for the blind. 

  • Do your employees have what it takes to succeed?

    As a smart business leader, you are always analyzing your operations, trying to improve and asking questions. Where is your industry going? Is your company poised for growth? Do your employees (or potential employees) have the skills needed to be a part of that growth?

    From frontline workers to professional and management staff, the demand for training increases as industries and companies expand.

    While large corporations often develop in-house training to remain competitive, small businesses also need skilled employees. The Kentucky Career Center -Cumberlands can help.

  • Soft Skills: Who Needs Them?

    Soft skills are everyday interpersonal skills that job seekers need to succeed on the job. They include communicating clearly and appropriately, remembering work directions, working well with others, and knowing how to solve problems. These skills include:

    • Communicating effectively

    • Conveying professionalism

    • Promoting teamwork and collaboration

    • Thinking critically and solving problems

    The Kentucky Essential Skills Certificate shows employers that potential employees have successfully completed coursework in these skill areas and are ready to move into the workforce. The program is free for employers and employees.

    For more information and registration for the Kentucky Essential Skills Certificate, contact your nearest Kentucky Career Center location. 

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  • Get Familiar with Training Resources

    The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides incumbent worker training, on-the-job training, work experience, apprenticeships and Individual Training Accounts. Training is usually offered through community and technical colleges, universities, private for profit organizations and businesses. Through a variety of training programs, WIOA helps eligible individuals find self-sustaining employment.

    Kentucky Career Center offices assist individuals and to provide information about available WIOA programs and eligibility requirements. WIOA eligibility standards include age, income level, education and skills and work circumstances. 

    For example, someone who has been laid off or who has received notice of a layoff as a result of a permanent closure or substantial layoff at a plant may be eligible for special assistance.

    Some programs are designed especially for youth who are between the ages of 14 and 21 and have very limited income. Other programs are designed for those 18 years of age and older.

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  • Check Out Our Free Job Posting Service

    Kentucky Career Center - Cumberlands has a great way to let job seekers know you're hiring.

    The Kentucky Career Center - Cumberland has over 5,000 Facebook followers... people who are looking for employment and/or interested in sharing area employment opportunities! We are happy to post your job listing to our followers at no cost. Contact our business services team to get the ball rolling.

    The more information you can provide, the better! At a minimum we will need:
    1, Job title
    2. Job location
    3. Contact information
    4. How to apply

    The most effective posts will also have:
    1. Job description & duties
    2. Hours
    3. Benefits
    4. Salary
    5. A website link so people can learn more about your business

    If you already have an ad, flyer, pdf, or other digital artwork, we can use that too. Take a look at our Facebook page to see how we are helping other businesses with employment posts: facebook.com/KentuckyCareerCenterCumberland

Business Services Locations

  • Corbin Location

    HOURS:
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

    Corbin High School
    1909 South Snyder Avenue
    Corbin, Ky. 40701

    Tammy WalkerCONTACT:
    Tammy Walker Rose
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    606-528-5338 



    HOURS:
    Tuesday & Thursday
    8:30 am - 4:00 pm EST

    Laurel County Adult Education
    103 Northside Plaza
    Corbin, Ky. 40701

    Nora WilliamsCONTACT:
    Nora Williams
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    606-528-3460 



    HOURS:
    Wednesday
    8:30 am - 4:00 pm EST

    Laurel County Adult Education
    103 Northside Plaza
    Corbin, Ky. 40701

    Sandy BirkholzCONTACT:
    Sandy Birkholz
    Workforce Business Team
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    606-528-3460 

     

  • Russell Springs Location

    HOURS:
    Monday - Friday
    7:00 am - 3:00 pm CST

    Kentucky Career Center - Russell Springs 
    2384 Lakeway Drive
    Russell Springs, Ky. 42642

    Lisa GosserWORKFORCE BUSINESS TEAM CONTACT:
    Lisa Gosser
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    270-866-8435 

     

    HOURS:

    Wednesday - Friday
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

    Kentucky Career Center - Russell Springs 
    2384 Lakeway Drive
    Russell Springs, Ky. 42642

    KENTUCKY CAREER CENTER STAFF:
    270-866-8435 

  • Somerset Location (Comprehensive One-Stop Center)

    HOURS:
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

    Kentucky Career Center - Somerset
    410 E. Mt. Vernon St.
    Somerset, Ky. 42501

    Michelle WhitisWORKFORCE BUSINESS TEAM CONTACT:
    Michelle Whitis
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    502-764-2245

     

    Shirlene TaylorWORKFORCE BUSINESS TEAM CONTACT:
    Shirlene Taylor
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    502-764-2247

     

    HOURS:
    Wednesday & Thursday & Alternating Tuesday's
    8:30 am - 3:30 pm EST

    Kentucky Career Center - Somerset
    410 E. Mt. Vernon St.
    Somerset, Ky. 42501

    Charlotte Smith
    Charlotte Smith
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    502-764-2246

     

    HOURS:
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

    Pulaski County High School
    511 E. University Drive
    Somerset, Ky. 42503

    YOUTH:
    Kristine McCollum
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    606-679-1574