The Office of
Employment and Training assists the Local Workforce Investment Areas to connect with employers within a Local Workforce Investment Area to provide solutions for
business workforce needs. Employer support is conducted by business
liaisons working within a Local Workforce Investment Area. 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 |
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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
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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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Workforce Investment Board
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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 |
Tom Dobson, 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: Tom.Dobson@ky.gov
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