Eastern Kentucky Concentrated

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) through federal funding from SITE, assists workers and businesses throughout the state of Kentucky meet the challenges and & seize opportunities in today’s economy. EKCEP administers programs that help adults looking for work, workers who have been dislocated from their jobs, and economically disadvantaged youth. In the GLI area, EKCEP covers the counties of Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble.. EKCEP works with workforce centers across the state, and provides access to more than a dozen state and federal programs that offer employment and training assistance for job seekers and employers.

For more information contact Millie Dee Stevens at 606-312-2028 or email [email protected].


BARRIER REMOVAL
FINANCIAL AID FOR JOB SEEKERS
JOB PLACEMENT
SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING & UPSKILLING FOR JOB SEEKERS
VETERAN SERVICES

Kentucky Bankers Association Education Alliance

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Kentucky Bankers Association is a nonprofit trade association that has been providing legislative, legal, compliance and educational services to its member institutions since 1891. KBA’s directors and staff work together with its members to make the financial services industry a more effective and successful place to work. The strength of the KBA is bankers unifying as an industry to speak as one voice.

For more information, contact Debra Stamper, General Counsel/Vice President, at [email protected].


BUSINESS & STARTUP RESOURCES

Fern Creek KY Chamber of Commerce

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Fern Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the welfare and prosperity of the Fern Creek area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the area’s economic, industrial, and educational interests.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 502-239-7550.


BUSINESS & STARTUP RESOURCES
JOB PLACEMENT

Catholic Charities – Migration & Refugee Services

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

Catholic Charities of Louisville has programs that serve immigrants and refugees, new/expecting parents, people seeking job training, trafficking survivors, and, the aging and residents of long-term care facilities, regardless of their background or faith. This organization also focuses on West Louisville residents in need of emergency assistance programs by providing the most basic of human needs such as food, clothes, rent, and utilities assistance as they move from struggling to self-sufficiency so they can fully engage in our community.

For more information, contact TaKiyah Betts at [email protected] or 502-637-9786.


BARRIER REMOVAL
REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
TRAINING & UPSKILLING FOR JOB SEEKERS
VETERAN SERVICES
WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Bardstown Nelson KY Chamber of Commerce

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Bardstown Nelson Chamber of Commerce has grown and prospered since 1923 as the united voice for business in their area. The Chamber has accomplished much because of the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers, sharing the belief that our community is worth working for. As the largest business organization in Nelson County, the Bardstown Nelson County Chamber of Commerce seeks not only to sustain the business climate, but also to improve and secure a thriving future. In order to continue the growth and success of the community, this organization has a mission to create talent pipelines for growing workforce needs.

For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at [email protected] or 502-348-9545 ext 3.


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Bullitt County KY Chamber of Commerce

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Bullitt County KY Chamber of Commerce offers marketing, networking, and educational opportunities to Members, as well as ribbon cuttings to welcome and develop new Members to be the business voice of the county. The Bullitt County Chamber is directly involved in creating an evolving strategic plan for the county and is working to integrate and enhance the relationship of the business community with city and county government.

For more information, contact Sara Cahill at [email protected] or 502-543-6727.


BUSINESS & STARTUP RESOURCES

Kentucky Foundation for Women Grant Programs

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Kentucky Foundation for Women offers two annual grant programs: Artist Enrichment and Art Meets Activism. The deadline for the Artist Enrichment grant is typically the last week of August, and the deadline for the Art Meets Activism grant is typically the last week of February. KFW also operates a free retreat space for women called Hopscotch House. The mission of the Kentucky Foundation for Women is to promote positive social change by supporting varied feminist expression in the arts.

For more information, contact Sharon LaRue at [email protected] or (502) 562-0045.


FINANCIAL AID FOR JOB SEEKERS

Louisville Youth Network

Celina Roberts on August 1, 2022

The Louisville Youth Network is a one-stop shop for understanding what services and programs are available to Louisville’s youth (ages 10-24) that are not in school, working, or simply need support. Through this Network, youth will have the opportunity to receive wrap around services, support, and mentorship. Available services include: connections to educational opportunities, mental and physical health, job training, employment, housing and food, leadership, and transportation.

For more information, contact Bethany Olson at [email protected].


BARRIER REMOVAL
JOB PLACEMENT
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING & UPSKILLING FOR JOB SEEKERS

Louisville Association for Community Economics

Celina Roberts on July 11, 2022

 

The Louisville Association for Community Economics (LACE) is a non-profit developer committed to fostering an ecosystem of cooperative social enterprises built on racial and economic equity. This organization strives to educate the community about how cooperative economics can create community wealth and support the development of cooperative businesses. LACE helps launch cooperatives by supporting feasibility and business planning, connecting with communities and stakeholders, creating financial and governance models, and assisting with capitalization strategies. Their first major initiative is bringing the Louisville Community Grocery (LCG) vision to life.

For more information, contact [email protected].


BUSINESS & STARTUP RESOURCES
VETERAN SERVICES
WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES