Legislative leaders detail what issues they expect to be on the table in 2019
Since Republicans gained control of the legislative bodies and governor’s mansion in recent years, many major reforms have been passed that were top priorities for…
Workforce Development
Work Matters Task Force Report released, focusing on five key populations for employment
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Work Matters Task Force, formed in 2017, revealed its report focusing on helping people find employment and be a part of…
Kentucky Chosen as One of Three States to Create Workforce Academies
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As Kentucky’s employers struggle to find employees with the skills they need, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Workforce Center is leading initiatives…
Essential skills education bill sees final passage, heads to governor
As Kentucky employers struggle to find qualified individuals with the skills needed to fill the jobs they have available, legislation that will empower schools to…
New Senate Education Chair Max Wise says education funding will be priority in 2018 as state continues to struggle with pension crisis
As the end of 2017 quickly approaches, state Sen. Max Wise said pension reforms should likely wait until the 2018 regular session and added funding…
Kentucky Chamber Hosted Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow Symposium
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow, a symposium highlighting the economic impact of accessible high-quality childcare….
Kentucky Chamber report details state’s low workforce participation rate
Kentucky’s low workforce participation rate is the focus of a report released today by the Kentucky Chamber. Although the state’s unemployment rate ranked 27th…
Workforce needs take center stage at Kentucky Chamber summit
As the lack of a competitive workforce continues to be the number one concern for businesses in Kentucky, employers, educators, and people from all areas…
Kentucky Chamber creates center to address state’s workforce challenges
Expanding employer-led efforts to improve the quality of state workforce programs and the results they produce will be a key focus of the Kentucky Chamber…
Kentucky Chamber asks for business community input on workforce development and credentials
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is participating in the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board’s (KWIB) Education and Business Alignment Committee. The committee’s goal is to help…