West Kentucky Workforce Board putting young Kentuckians to work
Courtesy of the Pennyrile Area Development District
Sept. 3, 2024
The West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB) is part of a new two-year, $20 million statewide initiative through the 10 workforce boards to place Kentuckians aged 16-24 in self-sustaining employment.
Putting Young Kentuckians to Work is included in House Bill 1 from the 2024 Kentucky Legislative session. This legislation was sponsored in part through the leadership of Pennyrile and Purchase area legislators Jason Petrie, Elkton; Steven Rudy, Paducah, and Randy Bridges, Paducah.
West Kentucky Workforce Board is focusing on assisting individuals 18-24 years of age with short-term training, work experience, on-the-job training, and other services as needed to secure full-time employment that provides a livable wage.
The economic impact of placing these individuals to work will be felt throughout the 17-county region as WKWB helps employers fill their workforce needs and places young Kentuckians in an improved income status.
West Kentucky Workforce Board appreciates and acknowledges the action taken by the Kentucky Legislature and the partnership with the administrative entity, KentuckianaWorks, and looks forward to providing services to individuals and employers in our region through Putting Young Kentuckians to Work.