1. Kentucky Career Center …We’re glad you’re here!

2. Our Commitment to Our Customers Providing EMPLOYERS with a qualified, skilled workforce Providing INDIVIDUALS with information and resources for high demand career opportunities

3. Services Available to Employers

4. Employment Services Recruitment, Pre-Hire & Placement Assistance Posting Job Openings at NO Cost Pre-screening candidates Usage of facility for employer interviews Coordination of job fairs and hiring events

5. Posting Jobs: It’s free and easy! https://focustalent.ky.gov Identifies transferable skills of individuals Reviews job postings Provides a ranking system for job matching Notifies job matches via email Allows individuals to self-refer to available jobs Allows for pre-screening of candidates.

6. Employment Services Employee Soft Skills Training and Development Employer specific workshops catered to your needs including: Customer Service Pre-Employment Orientation Workplace Expectations Workplace Basic Skills Training Leadership Teamwork

7. Training Services Bluegrass State Skills (Cabinet for Economic Dev) Project Funding up to $50,000 Project Tax Credit of up to $100,000 KY WINS (KCTCS) Provides customized computer, leadership, and technical training and support services to Kentucky employers. Apprenticeship Program (Labor Cabinet, KDE) Full-time, paid employment and training with career placement built in. On the Job Training Program (KCC) Allows employers up to $5,000 per participant for providing on-the-job training.

8. Services Available to Individuals

9. We Can Help You… Find a job Advance in your career Find a new career

10. Specialized Assistance Employment assistance to Veterans Additional services to individuals who have visual, emotional, physical or mental impairments Job assistance for job seekers experiencing a period of long- term unemployment Job assistance for Native Americans Temporary unemployment insurance benefits

11. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Assisting Kentuckians with disabilities to achieve suitable employment & independence If you are determined eligible, these are some of the services provided based on individual need and available resources: Vocational & Psychological Assessments Vocational Guidance & Counseling Vocational Training & Related Services (On-the-Job Training and Self-Employment) Rehabilitation/Assistive Technology Support Services Job Development & Job Placement Follow-Up If you are interested in our services please call 1-800-372-7172 or visit your nearest KCC

12. Services: Standards-based academic instruction Preparation and coaching for next steps (e.g., college and career) Populations served: Individuals without a high school diploma Individuals with a high school diploma with emergent needs English as a second language learners Corrections / Ex Offenders Preparation for the following: GED® high school equivalency test National Career Readiness Credential (NCRC) Employability skills Adult Education

13. Instructional Quality and EffectivenessInstructional Quality and Effectiveness Standards-Based InstructionStandards-Based Instruction WIOA ImplementationWIOA Implementation Employability SkillsEmployability Skills Integrated Education and Training ModelsIntegrated Education and Training Models Career PathwaysCareer Pathways Kentucky Adult Education Game Changers:

14. Connect the Dots Employer Individual Resource Service

15. Get Connected to Employers Employers are our customer Get noticed & apply online: Focus Career & Focus Talent career matching service for job seekers and employers Meet employers in-person: Hiring Events

16. Next Steps For Individual Register in Focus Career...Focus Career... Build a resume and find the right career and job for you Meet with a Career Specialist Learn more about services and make a plan to reach your career goals For Employer Register in Focus Talent… Contact your local career center to speak with a Business Services RepFocus Talent…

17. To find a Career Center nearest you… http://kcc.ky.gov/Office/Locations.aspx http://kcc.ky.gov/Office/Locations.aspx

18. Questions? Comments? Discussion?