TRAININGReadily available and low-cost customized workforce skills training is provided by a number of organizations in the region. For information about these organization,see the links below.Bluegrass State Skills CorporationBSSC, an independent corporation within the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, provides grants for customized skills training of workers for new, expanding and existing businesses and industries in Kentucky. Matching grants are awarded for portions of an employer's eligible costs for training Kentucky residents in job skills ranging from entry level to advanced, including retaining, occupational upgrading and skills upgrading of existing employees.The BSSC works with other employment, job-training resources, and financial incentive agencies to design a training program customized to meet the specific needs of a company. Approved training can be provided by an educational institution, training consultants or by the company's own trainers. BSSC funds can be used for curriculum development and customization, instructor fees, instructional materials and the purchase of training equipment. BSSC can also help to cover a portion of the travel costs for the employees of new, expanding and existing Kentucky industries that must be sent outside of Kentucky or the USA for training as company instructors. The instructors must return to the company and train other employees on similar equipment, processes and procedures. BSSC can reimburse the company partially for the instructor/trainer's out-of-state travel and lodging expenses. Visit the BSSC Website Cumberlands Workforce NetworkThe mission of the Cabinet for Workforce Development (CWD) is connecting Kentucky to employment, workforce information, education and training.CWD has one of state government's broadest customer bases; therefore, these connections are made on many levels in many ways - the cabinet provides services for employers, job seekers, high school students, laid-off workers, adult learners, people with disabilities, unemployed people, veterans and those with training needs. Visit the Cumberlands Workforce Network Website KCTCSEmployers have access to the full range of resources and expertise provided by colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.KCTCS community and economic development specialists coordinate services such as analysis of training needs and delivery of employment assessments and workforce training. The colleges' extensive learning network - which includes 62 campuses, distance learning opportunities and partnerships with high schools and universities - allows flexibility in program design and easy accessibility across the Commonwealth. Visit the KCTCS Website Other ResourcesVisit the Training Links Page on the Kentucky State Government Website |