The Career Discovery Center will have special hours on November 12, 13 & 15 to serve those individuals on the first Briggs & Stratton layoff. Staff will be on hand for those who still need assistance with UI, job search registration, computer help and questions.  Read More

The Career Discovery Center will have special hours on November 4 & 6 to serve those individuals on the first Briggs & Stratton layoff.  Staff will be on hand for those who still need assistance with UI, job search registration, computer help and questions....  Read More

On Thursday, October 24th Secretary Derrick Ramsey of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development cabinet announced the award of $2.6 million in Dislocated Worker Grant funding to the West Kentucky Workforce Board to provide reemployment services to individuals impacted by the closure of Briggs & Stratton Corporation in Murray, Kentucky.On September 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor Empl...  Read More

The WKWB is formally opening a 14 day comment period for anyone that wishes to read the plan and make comments.  The final day that comments will be received is Wednesday, October 23, 2019.All comments must be submitted in writing to: cindy.massie@ky.gov with the commenter’s contact information listed on the comment.For additional information on the WKWB or its activities, please send a written re...  Read More

The October Hiring Event is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2019 with many employers looking to hire. We hope to see you there....  Read More

A Job Fair is being held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 1 - 5 pm at WKCTC Emerging Technology Center - Room 109 located at 5100 Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, KY.Patti’s 1880’s Settlement is presently open and taking applications for employment.  Patti’s 1880’s Restaurant will soon be reopening after being rebuilt.Patti’s is a complex in Grand Rivers, Kentucky’s Resort Village, dedicated to...  Read More

The Kentucky Career Center partners will join in a Rapid Response Activity to assist individuals from Briggs and Stratton in Murray who are being laid off through no fault of their own. A variety of local, state and federal programs to assist with re-employment and career assistance will be presented to the workers. Dates will be shared.  Read More

An Executive Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 18 at 10 am at the Renaissance Center located at 49 Jefferson Street in Cadiz, KY.  To RSVP, contact Cindy Massie at cindy.massie@ky.gov or call (270) 886-9484....  Read More

There are numerous career pathways within Kentucky’s five high-demand industry sectors. Learn more about the education and experience needed to get jobs in these sectors, the average pay and the projected number of job openings over a five-year period....  Read More

The WKWB is formally opening a 10 day comment period for anyone that wishes to read the plan and make comments.  The final day that comments will be received is Monday, September 16, 2019.All comments must be submitted in writing to: Cindy.Massie@ky.gov with the commenter’s contact information listed on the comment.For additional information on the WKWB or its activities, please send a written req...  Read More

Join Madisonville, KY for a Community Meeting on Thursday, August 29th at 9:00 am at Madisonville Community College located at 2000 College Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431.  The meeting will be led by Duane Soumis, Transition Services Manager, Soldie for Life Transition Assistance Program; Eric Horton, Workforce Partnership Director, Campbell Strong; Derek Poor, Veterans Transition Liaison, West Kentuc...  Read More

The WESTERN KENTUCKY REENTRY COUNCIL is hosting an EXPUNGEMENT EXPO on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 from 10AM-1PM at the Livingston County Extionsion Office located at 803 US HWY 60 E in Smithland, KY....  Read More