Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Network

Celina Roberts on November 8, 2022

The Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Network (AML), an initiative of Greater Louisville Inc., is a collaborative of manufacturing and logistics companies that come together to share best practices and engage with resources to improve individual business performance and strengthen the community as a whole.

The AML network is focused on five key areas:

– Networking and Industry Collaboration: AML provides programming that includes networking opportunities, community engagement, and learning opportunities that share best practices for industry advancement.

– Advocacy: AML collaborates with GLI’s policy committees to advocate for issues important to the AML industry including transportation, legislation for ease of doing business here, expanding airlift service, and much more.

– Workforce & Education: AML collaborates with regional educational systems to develop and support workforce training and talent pipelines.

– Economic Development: AML collaborates with economic development efforts to support the recruitment of investment to the region to grow the regional economy.

– Structure: AML strives to develop a strategic framework that is sustainable and supportive of the overall network mission and vision.

For more information, contact Christine Tarquinio Vice President, Talent, Workforce, and Brand Strategies, at [email protected].

 

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Software Guild

Celina Roberts on November 8, 2022

The Software Guild has coding boot camps to help you break into software development or to advance your programming career. With their apprentice-level boot camps in Java and .NET/C#, you can learn the skills you need for your first programming job and start a whole new career. Students will learn from instructors with years of industry experience in a hands-on, project-based format so they can acquire practical skills they can apply immediately. Their flipped instruction approach ensures that time in the classroom is valuable and that students can work on projects in a way that makes sense to them.

For more information, contact [email protected].

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Amplify Louisville

Celina Roberts on November 5, 2022

Amplify Louisville is a place for tech-enabled startups and founders to explore ideas, build solutions, launch products, and grow businesses. This organization provides opportunities to connect with mentors, apply for capital, find a co-working space, and every step of the process to building a successful startup.

For more information, contact Keionna Baker at [email protected] or 502-709-7099.


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Center for Employment Opportunities

Celina Roberts on November 5, 2022

The Center for Employment Opportunities provides immediate, effective, and comprehensive employment services exclusively to individuals who have recently returned home from incarceration. Their comprehensive employment and training services help individuals connect to a job and career. CEO exists to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to economic success. With more than half of their participants between 18 and 30 years old, CEO is committed to continuously building, implementing, and evaluating programming that addresses their needs and affirms their agency.

CEO’s program begins with a paid orientation to ensure individuals have what they need to begin work immediately. During the orientation, CEO staff assist each participant in assembling all documents necessary for employment, ensure eligibility for benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and provide appropriate training and PPE for our work crews. Following orientation, participants will continue to engage in workshops and one-on-one support covering crucial digital skills, financial literacy, and workplace and communication best practices. For more information, Contact Jacqueline McGhee-Rutledge at [email protected] or 502-694-7878.

 


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Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Celina Roberts on November 4, 2022

The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is a program provided by the Kentucky Career Center to empower Kentuckians with disabilities to maximize independence and economic security through competitive, integrated employment. Services include supported employment, vocational and other training services, counseling and guidance, job placement and retention, employment follow-up, telecommunications, sensory, and other technological aids and devices.

For more information, contact [email protected], [email protected], or 502-564-4440.

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Prosser Career Education Center

Celina Roberts on November 4, 2022

The Prosser Career Education Center is committed to providing multiple comprehensive programs and work-based learning experiences to all students. Prosser offers 26 different exciting Career and Technical programs with work-based learning activities. These programs allow students to collaboratively engage with local employers and Prosser instructors for structured learning experiences. These experiences allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and lab to real-world situations. All work-based learning experiences and activities are strategically integrated within the CTE curriculum. Some of this valuable learning will occur within the classroom environment while much of it will occur in a place of business or community organization.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 812-542-8508.

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Middletown Chamber of Commerce

Celina Roberts on November 3, 2022

The Middletown Chamber helps to create a stronger, more dynamic and prosperous business community. As a member, businesses have a competitive edge with leadership opportunities, networking with business leaders, and business-building initiatives. The Middletown Chamber attracts business leaders from a wide variety of industries. This important advantage provides members with a connection to vital economic and community resources beyond their individual organizations. The Middletown Chamber works to create a climate of growth and success in which all Middletown companies – regardless of size or industry – can prosper together.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (502) 245-0404.


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Community Foundation of Louisville

Celina Roberts on November 2, 2022

The Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and assets to drive meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. This organization strives to connect community resources and relationships to advance racial equity and open opportunity for all. Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation is one of the largest charitable foundations in Kentucky with over $800 million in assets and more than 2,300 charitable funds created by donors.

Some initiatives include:

– Hadley Creatives, a program that helps artists advance their careers by building business acumen.
– Alden Fellows, an initiative that equips nonprofit executives with high-level leadership skills.
– Give for Good Louisville, an unprecedented day of unity in the name of philanthropy.

For more information, contact Kitty Gruber, SHRM-CP at [email protected] or 502.585.4649.


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Mattingly Edge

Celina Roberts on November 1, 2022

Mattingly Edge cultivates partnerships that enable people with disabilities to thrive at work, at home, and in relationships. This organization supports people to spend their time, not in day services or specialized programs, but instead working, volunteering, attending school, exercising, socializing, performing personal and household tasks, and investing in other responsible engagements. Mattingly Edge supports people to spend evenings and weekends in their homes and community, hosting friends, attending a book club or art class, or yoga session, participating in a community of faith, going to the local nightspot for a beer, and other ways to enjoy oneself, meet people, and grow as a person. Mattingly Edge refers to these things as “the good things in life.”

To help people attain the good things in life, this organization provides customized one-on-one support with an individual’s specific goals and support needs in mind. A team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) is recruited and matched with an individual based on personality, skills, interests, and logistics. The person being supported is always an active participant in the interviewing, hiring, and direction of their support team.

For more information, contact Hope Leet Dittmeier, Executive Director, at [email protected] or (502) 451-6200.

 


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Knight School of Welding

Celina Roberts on October 30, 2022

Knight School of Welding offers a variety of welding certification classes and completes small welding jobs in the Louisville, KY area. In their program, you’ll get hands-on experience with our MIG, STICK, TIG, and pipe welding training programs. This institution offers classes during the day and at night for your convenience and provides support to graduates after your classes and certification with their lifetime employment assistance. Their team can help you with your employment search, your resume, and preparations for employer welding tests.

For more information, contact contact [email protected] or (502) 444-1515.

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