Wayne Lewis: Preparing students for the current and future workforce is the key for education
In the nearly two years that I have had the honor of serving as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, I have…
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Kentucky Career Center offers readiness training, assessments, for state agency recruitment
The Kentucky Career Center (KCC), within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC), is partnering with the Kentucky Department…
Unemployment rates rise in 99 counties; Boone, Kenton and Campbell among the lowest
Unemployment rates rose in 99 Kentucky counties between July 2018 and July 2019, fell in 15 and stayed the same…
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Focus of Northern Kentucky Chamber July Eggs ‘N Issues is career pathways to success
On Tuesday, July 16, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Career Pathways to…
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurship selects 72 high school students for summer program at NKU
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, has announced 72 high school students…
KYSTATS report: Unemployment rates rise in 72 Kentucky counties the past year, drop in 37 others
Unemployment rates fell in 37 Kentucky counties between January 2018 and January 2019, rose in 72, and stayed the same…
KY Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and KWIB establishes KentuckyWorks Collaborative
Gov. Matt Bevin, in partnership with the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) and the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board…
State releases unemployment data for November; Boone, Kenton, Campbell have low rates
Unemployment rates fell in 107 Kentucky counties between November 2017 and November 2018, rose in nine, and stayed the same…
Derrick Ramsey: Enhancing Kentucky’s workforce through apprenticeship; get Work Ready Skills
As Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, I am committed to finding new ways to help ensure…
Unemployment rates drop in 90 Kentucky counties during past year; Campbell, Boone, Kenton low
Unemployment rates fell in 90 Kentucky counties between September 2017 and September 2018, rose in 23, and stayed the same…
Unemployment rates fall in most Kentucky counties; Boone, Campbell, Kenton ranked among lowest
Unemployment rates fell in 115 Kentucky counties between August 2017 and August 2018, rose in Owen, Monroe and Metcalfe counties,…
Unemployment up slightly though Kentucky has added jobs and employment shows strong growth
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency…
Work Ready Skills program supports job training, local partnerships, including several in NKy
Projects funded by the $100 million Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative (KWRSI) — and $150 million in locally matched funds…
Learning sessions scheduled for January to review revised Kentucky Work Ready Communities criteria
The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) will host learning sessions on January 16…
State’s unemployment rate down, jobless rate up, both slightly; more people looking for work
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary September unemployment rate was 5.2 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics…
Unemployment rates higher in 99 counties compared to last year’s state statistics, 18 see drop
Unemployment rates fell in 18 Kentucky counties, stayed the same in three and rose in 99 counties between July 2016…
Pruitt, education partners announce expanded computer science opportunities for state students
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt, state and national partners from AdvanceKentucky, the College Board, Code.org and state Sen. David…
Unemployment rates up in 96 Kentucky counties, fall in 20, according to June 2017 figures
Unemployment rates rose in 96 Kentucky counties between June 2016 and June 2017, fell in 20 and stayed the same…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate for June increases to 5.1 percent, slightly above last year’s figure
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an…
Workforce cabinet creates KY Cloud Career Pathways to prepare students with skill sets for tech fields
A new collaboration among state, education, non-profit, and private sector parties was announced by the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development…