Eastern Kentucky Coalfield

SkillUp Coalition Expands Career, Training, and Job Services to Non-Degree Job Seekers in Northern Nevada

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

RENO, Nev., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, today announced the expansion of training and career services to Northern Nevada job seekers. SkillUp Northern Nevada surfaces high-opportunity careers, short-term training, and jobs for individuals without a college degree. Through a new partnership with Western Nevada College, the local career platform now offers expanded training programs and free one-to-one career advising. This initiative is funded by Mark IV Capital, Inc. with the platform available to users anywhere, at no cost.

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  • Local partners, Western Nevada College and Mark IV Capital, Inc., align to bring in-demand careers, training, and job access to Northern Nevada residents
    RENO, Nev., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, today announced the expansion of training and career services to Northern Nevada job seekers.
  • SkillUp Northern Nevada surfaces high-opportunity careers, short-term training, and jobs for individuals without a college degree.
  • "We're excited to work with SkillUp to support local job seekers in finding meaningful careers and providing the training they need to succeed," said Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President of WNC.
  • SkillUp Northern Nevada is part of the nonprofit's ongoing efforts to make upskilling more accessible to individuals across the country.

SANDY'S RACING & GAMING CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING

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Friday, October 27, 2023

ASHLAND, Ky., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear helped open the doors Thursday at Sandy's Racing & Gaming – a $75 million entertainment facility in Eastern Kentucky that creates nearly 250 new jobs and millions of dollars in new tax revenues.

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  • Andy Beshear helped open the doors Thursday at Sandy's Racing & Gaming – a $75 million entertainment facility in Eastern Kentucky that creates nearly 250 new jobs and millions of dollars in new tax revenues.
  • Andy Beshear
    With nearly 700 historical horse racing games, two performance stages and a BetMGM Race & Sportsbook, the 75,000 square-foot facility is unlike anything else in the area.
  • "Sandy's Racing & Gaming is bringing top-tier racing, gaming and entertainment to Northeastern Kentucky, along with hundreds of new jobs for the people who call Boyd County and the surrounding region home," Gov.
  • Last summer, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission awarded the state's ninth and final horse racing license to Revolutionary Racing Kentucky.

Accelecom Partners with Cumberland River Behavioral Health to Enhance Healthcare Solutions in Eastern Kentucky

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading next-generation communication solutions provider, announces today its partnership with Cumberland River Behavioral Health, a renowned healthcare provider with multiple office locations in rural Eastern Kentucky.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading next-generation communication solutions provider, announces today its partnership with Cumberland River Behavioral Health, a renowned healthcare provider with multiple office locations in rural Eastern Kentucky.
  • By improving data connectivity with superior business fiber, Accelecom empowers healthcare organizations like Cumberland River Behavioral Health to provide efficient and reliable services to their communities.
  • Erik Mattson, Accelecom's Vice President - Healthcare, added, "We are thrilled to partner with Cumberland River Behavioral Health in Eastern Kentucky.
  • This partnership between Accelecom and Cumberland River Behavioral Health is a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in Eastern Kentucky and improving the lives of patients in the region.

AEP OUTLINES STRATEGIC FOCUS ON KENTUCKY

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Monday, April 17, 2023

AEP is committed to providing reliable service to Kentucky customers and ensuring the financial health of the utility as part of the state's economic and energy future; Wiseman named Kentucky Power president and chief operating officer

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  • AEP is committed to providing reliable service to Kentucky customers and ensuring the financial health of the utility as part of the state's economic and energy future; Wiseman named Kentucky Power president and chief operating officer
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reaffirms its commitment to Kentucky customers and outlines its strategic plans for Kentucky Power and AEP Kentucky Transco.
  • AEP and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., agreed to terminate the previously announced transaction under which AEP would sell its Kentucky operations to Liberty.
  • "We believe there are opportunities ahead for our Kentucky operations, and we will focus our efforts on economic development, reliability and controlling cost impacts to customers.
  • AEP is taking swift and decisive action to be best positioned in the near-term, while continuing to develop a long-term strategy for Kentucky that is consistent with the goals of the Kentucky commission.

SkillUp Coalition Launches Career Exploration and Short-term Training Platform to Support Dallas Job Seekers Ages 16-24

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, today announced its newest regional expansion to support Dallas youth ages 16-24 years old. SkillUp Dallas focuses on young adults transitioning to postsecondary learning and careers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area. The platform aims to help young job seekers explore and prepare for career paths that do not require a degree and find good-paying jobs that align with local industries expected to grow significantly in the coming years such as business, healthcare, supply chain, logistics, and tech. This project is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Walton Family Foundation, Hersh Foundation, and Catalyze Challenge.

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  • No-cost career exploration and short-term training platform will support Dallas job seekers ages 16-24.
  • The experience outlines 16 featured careers with in-depth career exploration, pay insight, and "day in the life of" work-style expectations.
  • The SkillUp Dallas ecosystem also provides career coaching and both local and national resources to support any stage of the career journey.
  • Job seekers can access SkillUp Dallas career and training resources here .

SkillUp Coalition and Jobs for the Future Release Earn and Learn Toolkit to Fill Critical Skills and Labor Gaps in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, has partnered with Jobs for the Future (JFF) with funding from Google.org to develop a digital toolkit for small and medium-sized businesses to explore how common earn and learn models—paid internships, Registered Apprenticeships, and on-the-job training—can connect them to a broader, more diverse pool of workers to fill critical skills and labor gaps, while reducing costs to recruit and onboard new workers. The newly released resource offers guidance for small and medium-sized businesses on how to assess the fit of earn and learn programs within their unique business context and provides actionable steps on where and how to start.

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  • Earn and learn programs attract workers for long-term employment and foster more diverse, equitable workplaces.
  • And it's especially important for digital jobs, for which the demand across industries continues to increase.
  • "Earn and learn models not only offer employers an opportunity to expand their talent pipeline, but also meet essential business goals.
  • If you are a training provider, employer, technology & service provider, or nonprofit interested in joining SkillUp, please visit www.skillup.org/partners/ .

SkillUp Coalition Partners with SOAR to Advance Training and High-Growth Careers in Eastern Kentucky

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

PIKEVILLE, Ky., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, today announced a new partnership with Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), a regional nonpartisan nonprofit that champions economic advancement for 54 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) mandated counties throughout Eastern Kentucky heavily impacted by the decline of the coal industry. Through deep labor market analysis, viable job identification, and training provider recommendations, this partnership provides a centralized location where jobseekers can work backward from available jobs to understand the credentialing and training they need, focusing on careers where the time and financial commitments are reasonable.

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  • Specifically, SkillUp has developed the Eastern Kentucky training catalog , connecting job seekers to nearly 50 short-term national and local training programs, many offered at no or low cost.
  • "It's been a real pleasure working with SkillUp on the development of the Eastern Kentucky Training Catalog.
  • Both SOAR and SkillUp strongly believe in providing affordable resources and training to further upskill workers into high-paying careers", says Colby Hall, Executive Director.
  • "As SOAR works to bring about long-term economic revitalization in the Eastern Kentucky coalfields, we have no higher priority than bringing more high-paying jobs to more Eastern Kentuckians."

AshBritt Foundation Donates Sprinter Van to Support Save the Children’s Flood Response in Eastern Kentucky

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The AshBritt Foundation partnered with Save the Children to donate a multi-use sprinter van to the Cowan Community Center and CANE Kitchen in Eastern Kentucky to support their flood response efforts.

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  • The AshBritt Foundation partnered with Save the Children to donate a multi-use sprinter van to the Cowan Community Center and CANE Kitchen in Eastern Kentucky to support their flood response efforts.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The ceremony marked the beginning of a new partnership between the AshBritt Foundation, Cowan Community Center, CANE Kitchen and Save the Children.
  • Were honored to partner with Save the Children, the Cowan Community Center and CANE Kitchen to assist with ongoing recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky, said Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt.
  • Save the Children, the community center, and the kitchen are vital organizations supporting the people of Eastern Kentucky.

WellCare of Kentucky donates $440,000 to flood relief efforts

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Kentucky, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation, announced today it has donated $440,000 toward flood recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky. The healthcare company donated $100,000 to the Governor Andy Beshear's Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund and to several local organizations that are providing direct relief to those affected by the flooding.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Kentucky , a wholly owned subsidiary of the Centene Corporation, announced today it has donated $440,000 toward flood recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky.
  • The healthcare company donated $100,000 to the Governor Andy Beshear's Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund and to several local organizations that are providing direct relief to those affected by the flooding.
  • "These historic floods have made an immediate impact on our local communities, and recovery could take years," said WellCare Plan President and CEO Corey Ewing.
  • To support the ongoing crisis, WellCare is helping with basic needs like, food, shelter, and medical care while monitoring the overall recovery efforts.

Radians answers call for Eastern Kentucky flood cleanup by donating over 5,000 pairs of work gloves

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Now Eastern Kentucky's focus is on cleanup and rebuild, while helping flood victims with shelter, meals, and relief items.

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  • Now Eastern Kentucky's focus is on cleanup and rebuild, while helping flood victims with shelter, meals, and relief items.
  • -Mike Tutor
    Headquartered in Bristol, TN, United Central Industrial Supply, a top-tier supplier to North America's mining industry, reached out to PPE manufacturer Radians in Memphis, TN, for help with the ongoing Eastern Kentucky flood cleanup.
  • Susie McNally, a buyer for United Central Industrial Supply, asked if Radians could donate work gloves for the relief workers.
  • "It's heartbreaking what happened in Eastern Kentucky, and we're glad that we can contribute to the cleanup and rebuild."