The WKWB hosted a Career Fair at the First Baptist Church in Murray on Friday, January 11, 2020 to assist not only the individuals laid off from Briggs & Stratton, but also the public.  Despite the inclement weather, attendance was significant, with nearly 300 job seekers who visited with 40 booths, which represented an array of employers/training providers....  Read More

Kentucky Career Center partners will join together in Rapid Response Activity to assistindividuals in employment transition who are being separated from Brazeway inHopkinsville, KY. A variety of local, state and federal programs to assist withre-employment will be presented....  Read More

There will be Rapid Response Meetings held for the miners of Genesis Mine on January 21, 2020 at 2:15 PM and on January 23, 2020 at 5:15 AM. The meetings will be held at 175 Matanzas Road Centertown, KY 42328. ...  Read More

Rapid Response Events have been scheduled for the individuals being impacted by the layoffs at Muhlenberg County Coal - Pride Mines in Central City, KY. See the flyer for more information. ...  Read More

The West Kentucky Workforce Board invites you to participate in a Career Fair for Briggs & Stratton employees and other job seekers on Friday, January 10, 2020. The event will take place at First Baptist Church Family Life Center located at 203 South 4th Street, Murray KY 42071.Employers wishing to set up a booth at the job fair can sign up HERE....  Read More

Please mark your calendars for the next West Kentucky Workforce Board Meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2020.  If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Cindy Massie at (270) 886-9484 or cindy.massie@ky.gov.  Additional information will be sent closer to time via email.  Thank you for your interest in the WKWB and its activities.  Wishing you a wonderful Christm...  Read More

On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the WKWB hosted a Job Expo at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville.  All jobseekers, including the employees impacted by the closure of Ebonite, were invited to attend.  Workshops offered at the Job Expo included a How to Build a Good Resume Workshop, a LinkedIn Workshop, a Job Search Workshop and a Retirement/Budgeting Workshop.  In conjunction with the Job E...  Read More

A Community Resource Fair will be held in conjunction with the Job Expo on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 11am - 5pm at the Bruce Convention Center. There will be agencies there to assist with the needs of employees impacted by the Ebonite closure. Please take full advantage of the opportunity to find a job and learn more about the resources available to you and your family!...  Read More

Kentucky Career Center - Hopkinsville is hosting a Resume Day for anyone who needs to create or update their resume.  All jobseekers are invited to attend including the Ebonite employees that were impacted by the closure.  Staff will be available to individually assist customers as they work on their resume.  Leave with printed copies to hand to employers....  Read More

Attention Employers: A Job Expo will be held December 5 from 11 am - 5 pm at the Bruce Convention Center located at 303 Conference Center Dr. in Hopkinsville.  All Job Seekers are invited to attend including the 170+ Ebonite employees that were impacted by closure.  If you have openings available and are interested in being a part of the Job Expo, please click the button below to download the regi...  Read More

Kentucky Career Center partners will join together in a Rapid Response Event to assist individuals in employment transition who are being separated from Ebonite. A variety of local, state and federal programs will be presented by various agency’s staffs.You are urged to attend the following event.Event Date & Time:Tuesday, December 3, 2019Event Location:Hopkinsville Community College –Emerging Tec...  Read More

The Career Discovery Center in Murray will be open Monday, November 25 & Tuesday, November 26 for Briggs & Stratton employees to visit for information. See flyer below for details. ...  Read More