Want to know what's happening in Eastern Kentucky's workforce and beyond? You're in the right place! Produced by the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP), the East Kentucky Works Podcast provides a glimpse into the world of workforce and economic development in our part of Central Appalachia.
We'll hear from leaders in economic development, employers, workers, and more. EKCEP, a nonprofit workforce development agency headquartered in Hazard, Ky., serves Kentuckians and Kentucky businesses through an array of career and employment services. Learn more about us at www.ekcep.org.
Join us as we talk with Cris Ritchie about the exciting new Teleworks Academy from the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP). Learn how this enhanced program is creating personalized pathways to high-demand remote work opportunities, empowering Eastern Kentuckians to build stable, rewarding careers without having to leave home. The Teleworks Academy is an enhanced, free program by EKCEP, designed to equip Eastern Kentuckians with the skills, confidence, and connections nee...
15 Sept 2025
The Power of Partnership: Upskilling for Eastern Kentucky
The Power of Partnership: Upskilling for Eastern Kentucky Guests: - Dottie Nolan: EKCEP Training Coordinator - Linda Chen & Donnie Grimes: The Center for Professional Development, University of the Cumberlands Episode Highlights: The Need: Dottie discusses why EKCEP saw a need for new, customized certification courses to make job seekers more employable. The Partnership: The team explains the collaborative process of creating custom, asynchronous training programs that clients can com...
11 Aug 2025
Are Robots Taking Over?
Welcome to "Tech for the Job Seeker," a special episode dedicated to demystifying AI and automation for those on the job hunt. Host and IT Director Travis dive deep into how technology is reshaping the modern workforce and, most importantly, how you can use it to your advantage. Part 1: Tech for the Job Seeker Topic 1: "Alexa, Am I Fired?" - The Future of Jobs The AI collaboration, not takeover: Travis shares his perspective on why AI and automation aren't here to replace human workers but r...
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428,944
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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