Early literacy improvement legislation receives final passage
UPDATED: Remote learning has presented many struggles for Kentucky students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and many schools have seen children fall even further behind. Senate…
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Resolution to evaluate Kentucky’s workforce development programs passes Senate committee
A resolution to help ensure Kentucky’s workforce development programs are performing at the highest possible levels to address the Commonwealth’s ongoing workforce issues passed out…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation Invites Middle School Students to Participate in First-Ever Kentucky Civics Bee
Middle school students across Kentucky are invited to participate in the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s first-ever Kentucky Civics Bee. This new competition will give students the…
Current state of workforce and innovations practices highlighted at Kentucky Chamber Summit
In the midst of the ongoing workforce shortage, Kentucky businesses, workforce development partners, and human resource experts gathered at the 7th Annual Workforce Summit to…
Kentucky’s innovative workforce solutions highlighted at national level as Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts testifies in front of U.S. Senate committee
The nation continues to struggle with historically low workforce participation rates and barriers to employment coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Senate Committee…
AT&T and Jobs for Kentucky’s Graduates Partner to Announce John “Bam” Carney Scholarship
A scholarship honoring former State Representative John “Bam” Carney and his demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning was announced Friday through a partnership with AT&T and…
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts to Testify Before U.S. Senate Committee on Workforce Opportunities and Barriers
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts has been invited by Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ranking Member Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) to testify in…
Dual credit and KEES scholarship bills move forward
The House Education Committee passed two bills Tuesday focused on scholarships for Kentucky students. House Bill 234, sponsored by Rep. William Lawrence, adds proprietary institutions…
Increased student financial aid legislation clears first legislative hurdle
A bill that would require high school students to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) documents before graduation passed through the House Education…
University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi named next president of Penn State University
UPDATED: University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi is leaving her current post to be the next president at Penn State University in University Park, PA….