Employers across the area are experiencing historic worker shortages. Many companies recruiting talent are having difficulty connecting with job seekers. To help employers showcase available opportunities and to make it easy to connect job seekers with area employers, the West Kentucky Workforce Board has joined forces with a group of partners to sponsor a job fair on Wednesday, August 4, at the J...  Read More

The West Kentucky Workforce Board invites you to participate in the ComeBack Job Fair on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at The Bruce Convention Center located at 303 Conference Center Drive in Hopkinsville, KY.  Sponsors for the event include the West Kentucky Workforce Board, The Edge Media Group, Hopkinsville Community College, Lake Barkley Partnership and South Western Kentucky Economic Development Co...  Read More

Please mark your calendars for the next West Kentucky Workforce Board meeting. Thank you for your interest in the WKWB and its activities.  Please notify Melissa Thompson (melissal.thompson@ky.gov) with questions or concerns....  Read More

The Hopkins County Job Expo will be held on June 8th at the Ballard Convention Center located at 605 E. Arch Street in Madisonville, from 10 am - 2pm.  This event is free for job seekers.Early registration for employers will begin on May 25th and will include a discounted booth rate of $80.  Employers must register online using the link included below....  Read More

Position: WELDER Job Description Must be willing to work 30 to 90 days with the temporary agency first Temporary Pay is $10.50/hr Starting Pay is $14.50/hr Comefri USA, Inc. Reports to: Production Manager Job summary To perform fabrication of HVAC fan & Blower wheels, cutting and welding steel parts. Basic functions: Performing welding and fabrication work; recognize when machinery may be malfunct...  Read More

An in person hiring event will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 8 am – 5 pm at the Merle Travis Music Center in Powderly, KY.  On-site interviews will be conducted for qualified individuals.  On-site resume assistance will also be provided.  Please bring your Driver’s License, Social Security Card and (if laid off) a Letter or Notice of Layoff.  If you do not wish to attend the in-person event but ...  Read More

The West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB) operates under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Public Law 113-128. As required, under WIOA, a comprehensive four-year local plan must be developed by the WKWB and the Chief Elected Officials. In addition, a regional comprehensive four-year plan must be developed by the West Kentucky Workforce Board and the Green River Workforce Board and ...  Read More

If you are currently seeking employment, check out the list below of companies that are now hiring in our area. Novelishttps://www.novelis.com/careers-at-novelis/Baptist Health-Madisonville https://www.baptisthealth.com/careers/Berry Global https://www.berryglobal.com/careersBrazeway https://www.brazeway.com/careersCarhartthttps://www.carhartt.com/content/carhartt-careersClark/WebstaurantStorehttp...  Read More

Appointments are now available for in person appointments at select Kentucky Career Center locations. These appointments are for individuals who need unemployment insurance or job seeker assistance.Special Instructions:• You must wear a mask at all times during the appointment.• Please remain in your vehicle until five minutes before your scheduled appointment. Due to concerns about the spread of ...  Read More

The job opportunities listed below are geared towards employees being displaced from IAC, however they are open to the public....  Read More

The West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB) released two Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 11, 2021 for One-Stop Operator and WIOA Direct Services Provider.  The One-Stop Operator RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide workforce related services in West Kentucky including those delivered through the one-stop career centers.  This effort will help develop and enhance West Kentucky's ...  Read More

Please join Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman for a Virtual Bus Tour of the ten Local Workforce Areas of Kentucky.  The tour is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, at 2 PM CST. The tour will showcase partner agencies, special programs and job opportunities in the region.   Virtual Bus Tour Info:Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5025646949?pwd=V2V0aHBraXBOcWhMcXhabFFTTjllUT...  Read More