Legislation expanding utilization of scholarship funds signed into law
At a press conference Wednesday, the Governor signed many bills into law that aim to improve Kentucky’s workforce. One of those bills allows Kentucky students…
Education
Bill allowing Kentucky students to use scholarship dollars at proprietary schools heads to final legislative hurdle
A bill allowing Kentucky students to utilize financial aid money they have earned in new ways passed through the state House on Friday morning. Senate…
Expansion of financial aid for careers in key industries moves to full state House
Seeking to address workforce shortages, legislation expanding access to financial assistance passed the House Education Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 54, sponsored by Sen. Jared Carpenter,…
Senate committee passes bill expanding financial aid access for in-demand careers
Seeking to address workforce shortages, legislation expanding access to financial assistance passed the Senate Education Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 54, sponsored by Sen. Jared Carpenter,…
Key strategies to attract and retain employees during talent shortage discussed at 2023 Workforce Summit
As Kentucky businesses strive to keep pace with the economic development announcements and fill the job opportunities across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Chamber hosted its…
Dr. Kim Schatzel named new president of the University of Louisville
On Wednesday morning, the University of Louisville (UofL) announced Dr. Kim Schatzel of Townson University will serve as the new president of the institution. The…
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education president discusses plan to improve economic opportunity, strengthen Kentucky’s workforce
Dr. Aaron Thompson recently sat down with The Bottom Line to discuss the plan by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to eliminate barriers to…
Lawmakers hear testimony on critical need to address Kentucky’s workforce shortage in order to ensure future success
Kentucky has experienced incredible economic investment in recent years. However, government data shows that the state is already struggling to fill open jobs, and these…
State Leaders Should Pursue a Bold Strategy for Rapid Workforce Growth, Kentucky Chamber Says
A bold, comprehensive strategy for growing Kentucky’s workforce is the focus of a new brief released by the Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research,…
Second chance programs that help address Kentucky’s workforce needs highlighted at press conference
At a press conference Monday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discussed second chance employment efforts in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber and detailed how critical this…