The Office of
Employment and Training assists the Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs)
to connect with employers within an LWIA to provide solutions for
business workforce needs. Employer support is conducted by business
liaisons working within an LWIA. These business liaisons:
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Promote
advantages of using the One-Stop Career Center system to businesses,
industries, and civic groups |
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Make
presentations to business and civic groups explaining the
importance of Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) |
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Promote to the
business community:
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Career system
training programs including on-the-job training, customized training,
and incumbent worker training
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Available community
training fund sources:
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Kentucky
Community & Technical College System
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Kentucky
Adult Education
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Bluegrass State Skills
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
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Meet
with economic development professionals and industry prospects to
provide current labor market information |
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Coordinate business participation, marketing, and other aspects required
for conducting regional job fairs |
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Attend
business services/workforce-related meetings including:
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WIB
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Regional Economic Development Council
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Chamber of Commerce
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Training consortium
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Career
One-Stop Committee
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For more information regarding business services, contact:
George Scott, Customer Services Section Supervisor
Office of Employment and Training
Division of Workforce & Employment Services
275 E. Main Street (2WA)
Frankfort, KY 40621
Ph: 502-564-7456 ext. 4135
Fax: 502-564-7459
Email:
GeorgeW.Scott@ky.gov |
Sondra Wells, Rapid
Response Coordinator
Office of Employment and Training
Division of Workforce & Employment Services
275 E. Main Street (2WA)
Frankfort, KY 40621
Ph: 502-564-7456 ext. 4022
Fax: 502-564-7459
Email: SondraR.Wells@ky.gov
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