Event set for Oct. 13 will feature speakers and panelists discussing challenges, opportunities and best practices for the manufacturing sector in eastern Kentucky The spotlight will be on Kentucky read more
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Workforce Development
Phase 1 of Valley Oak Apartments nears completion
Complex will help solve affordable housing need in the industrial park The first of two innovative projects aimed at improving the quality of life for the local workforce and the industrial community read more
SPEDA, SOAR grant-writing workshops draw largest training participation to date
Participants on average report knowledge of grant-writing doubled after attending The feedback is in — and by all accounts, the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority’s largest training read more
SPEDA partners with local provider to build childcare center at Valley Oak Commerce Complex
Janice Clark, owner of PJ’s Primary Care Center, will build 7,500-square-foot facility at industrial park to help solve workforce challenges In an effort to improve the quality of life for employees read more
Somerset-Pulaski County to become first pilot community for Life Learning Center curriculum
Program uses a holistic approach to help “at-risk” citizens reach their highest potential; curriculum will be a part of OakPointe Centre project What if we could ensure that 50 percent of at-risk read more
SPEDA becomes hub entity for local chapter of KY FAME
Organization will administer chapter’s finances, help with promotion and strengthening pipeline of skilled workers With the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, the Somerset-Pulaski Economic read more