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Aaron Poynter, Director, Reentry and Employment Services Branch of the Office of Adult Education in the Education and Labor Cabinet delivered a very positive and encouraging update on the programs successes and expansion in the state at last weeks Cumberlands Workforce Development Board meeting. The Reentry Program works on a variety of levels helping people overcome the barriers caused by having a criminal record.
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"The last several months I've had the opportunity to work with a group of incredibly bright, young minds and future leaders in Cumberland County," said Cumberland County Judge-Executive Luke King before introducing students to speak. "I hope that you all will see that even though this is a civics club and a county government internship program, this is so much bigger than that."
The Cumberland County group shared an overview of their new program for the first time at Cumberland Workforce Development Board's August meeting.
King expressed his belief that exposing young people to the interactions of government and civic organizations will give them an invaluable insight into local administration and awareness of regional issues like workforce needs and development. The program also prepares participants for life after school, with real-world job expectations and experience. Internship with county government meant a six month commitment, where participants show up just as any other Cumberland County team member and employee would. Similarly, they've all had to go through a performance evaluation.
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Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Jamie Link addressed the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board on progress and concerns facing Kentucky's workforce needs. Secretary Link shared efforts from the state level to address ways to help employers with their needs concerning workforce availability and readiness. Link began his remarks with an appreciation of the Cumberlands Workforce Board and Director Myra Wilson, as well as the efforts of Aaron Poynter and the Reentry programs pioneered in Russell County.
You can watch a video of the full meeting online, with the Secretary's remarks begining at the 12:15 minute mark.
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Myra Wilson, Director of Cumberlands Workforce Development Board, accepted the Kentucky Career Center re-certifications for Kentucky Career Center-Cumberlands One-Stop, affiliate sites, and access points. Kim Menke, Chairman of the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board was presenting the certificates.
The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board serves as an advisory board to the Governor on workforce training and development issues. The organization is charged with creating a statewide vision for workforce development and adopting a plan to move Kentucky forward through workforce training and development.
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Lake Cumberland Area Development District/Cumberlands Workforce partners with Russell County Schools, Superior Battery Manufacturing Company, Stephens Pipe & Steel, Bruss North America, and Motherson for Exclusive Teacher Factory Tours
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening the relationships between education and industry, the Lake Cumberland Area Development District/Cumberlands Workforce partnered with the Russell County School District to conduct a unique opportunity for its educators: a tour of the county’s four largest factories.
This exclusive event, facilitated by the Lake Cumberland Area Development District/Cumberlands Workforce, provided teachers with an inside look at the manufacturing processes and innovations shaping our local economy. The district’s teachers, along with school and district administrators, toured the facilities on Thursday, August 8.
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On July 17, 2024 Myra Wilson, Director of the Cumberlands Workforce Development Board, and Michael Gritton, Executive Director of KentuckianaWorks, spoke at the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission Budget Review Subcommittee on Education. Their presentation was a reminder of the Kentucky Workforce Boards’ mission and an overview of their funding formulas. The need for robust funding, particularly targeting youth job training opportunities was a major focus of their talk, with appreciation expressed for funding through House Bill 1.
You can see their presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qgYdatQxj-M?si=D939M5evStTNnbz0&t=2631
