Finding a job can be a challenge. As a job seeker, you must determine the careers available, your interests, and the skills you need to secure your desired career. Numerous resources are available to assist you in your journey and provide guidance while you learn about your options and gain suitable employment. Through the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass you will be assigned a Talent Development Specialist to help you navigate the career planning process.
If you are having a difficult time locating employment, the staff of the Kentucky Career Career - Bluegrass can help you get the edge over other job seekers by providing you with the skills and knowledge to get you noticed positively by employers. Our employability classes provide an interactive way to learn valuable skills needed to find a job, get a job, and keep a job. It also provides valuable up-to-date information on employers hiring in your area.
The need for financial literacy is rapidly increasing as the number of money management alternatives increases. The Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass is dedicated to expanding the knowledge of today’s workforce toward financial responsibility and ensuring you are prepared to succeed in the economic future. Workshops are presented on various topics including budgeting, direct deposit, personal saving, investing, etc.
Internships allow you to improve your general skills, knowledge, and work habits necessary for successful employment. Internship opportunities also give you hands-on experience to gain occupational skills in a career setting. It allows you to explore a career opportunity. Most importantly, internships will enable you to gain valuable experience and accomplishments to add to your resume and create the potential for a full-time job offer based on overall performance at the end of your placement.
To ensure you have the skills to meet the ongoing needs of businesses in the Bluegrass area’s labor market, the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass has identified targeted industry sectors where training may provide you with the additional help you need to secure a career. High-demand sectors include Advanced Manufacturing, Childcare/Education, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.
On-the-Job Training
On-the-Job-Training or OJT is job training that occurs in the workplace. Its purpose is to train and orient you as a new employee within a company. It is very important not only to learn about your chosen career but allow you time to learn the culture of the company.
Re-Entry Services/T2T
Transitions to Transformation or T2T is designed to assist job seekers who have the most challenging barriers to employment. This service focuses on individuals in recovery, individuals with disabilities, veterans, older workers, re-entry, immigrant workers, individuals with limited English proficiency, or entry-level workers who need basic skills training, by providing them with a work experience for up to 480 hours.
Supportive services are available to help overcome obstacles while gaining and maintaining long-term employment, these services include but are not limited to linkages to community services, assistance with transportation, assistance with childcare and dependent care, assistance with educational testing, assistance with uniforms or other appropriate work attire, assistance with textbooks or testing materials, etc. Supportive services are available on a case-by-case basis and as funding allows.
Veteran's Services
Assistance in creating a resume that highlights the skills learned while in the military in a way an employer can understand. Prepare Veterans for interviewing for positions that suit their skills. Help with getting a new ID or SS card. Connect with other services in the area, such as childcare, housing, and transportation assistance. Provide up to $10,000 for training to earn certifications to become more suitably employed. Placement in a paid work experience for up to 480 hours. Up to $1,500 in funding will be available for needed items related to employment, such as work clothing, tools, uniforms, transportation assistance, or other supportive services.