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…
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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….
Gov. Beshear announces program to ensure Louisville students are prepared for life after graduation
A new program will seek to ensure every senior in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is signed up to go onto higher education or…
Governor announces plans to merge education and workforce development cabinet with labor cabinet as broader initiative to improve unemployment insurance delivery
After numerous cases of fraud and having the integrity of the office questioned at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday…
Op-ed: It’s time to tackle Kentucky’s workforce crisis
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts Wherever you go in Kentucky, the “now hiring” signs are…
Workforce issue solutions including improving Kentucky’s UI system, tax reform, and removing barriers to education and employment presented to lawmakers
Kentucky continues to struggle with workforce participation in many ways. The Kentucky Chamber testified in front of legislators Thursday about its new report on the…
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman steps down from position as secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced Thursday she is stepping away from her position as secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Deputy…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation launches Kentucky Talent Hub, an online platform to connect employers and job seekers
As Kentucky ranks 48th in the nation in workforce participation, and employers continue to struggle to find talent while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center Kicks Off 2021-2022 Bus to Business Program to Connect Students with Employers and Future Job Opportunities
As part of its ongoing efforts to bolster workforce development efforts throughout the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center announced today the launch of its…
Kentucky principals benefitting from leadership training through Kentucky Chamber Foundation, officials tell lawmakers
On Tuesday, lawmakers heard about a program putting Kentucky principals through executive-level leadership training at no cost to them to help outcomes in communities across…