Workforce Development
Workforce development refers to community efforts to train individuals for specific jobs or industries. Training may cover everything from soft skills (work ethic, attitude, getting to work on time) to basic skills (literacy, numeracy) to specific job skills (carpentry or website development). Community workforce efforts may also include job placement assistance, resume writing, interview skills, and retention services such as legal advice and child care, that help people stay in a job once placed there.
The goals of workforce development are to improve the quality and skill sets of individuals in order to place them in jobs, and help businesses find an employee base in line with their needs. Throughout the Regional Community Strategic Planning Process conducted as part of BRADD’s 2022-2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, each of BRADD’s 10 counties set goals and objectives address workforce development needs in their communities. Additionally, BRADD has several regional goals targeting workforce development. A summary of both the regional goals and county goals and objectives can be found in the tabs to the right.
Workforce Development at a Glance
BRADD tracks regional data points across multiple categories, including workforce development. A snapshot of workforce development in the region is displayed here.
Local Success
Metcalfe County Public Schools:
Student Cafe
Students who attend Metcalfe County High School have an exciting opportunity to earn credits towards graduation: working in The Student Café. At the Café, students make donuts, parfaits, and salads that are available to the community to purchase, all while learning underlying workforce skills.
TEAM Kentucky
An overview of workforce resources and efforts from the Commonwealth.
Southcentral workforce development board
The South Central Workforce Development Board oversees workforce initiatives in the 10-county region of south central Kentucky. As part of this role, the Board manages the Kentucky Career Centers in Bowling Green and Glasgow as well as their respective local Access Points throughout the region.