EMPLOYERS

The Kentucky Career Center and its partners make convenient, free resources available to help employers find highly qualified workers. Career Center offices are the focal point of Kentucky’s workforce system where workers and employers connect. The offices provide recruitment services to employers and job search and skill training services to workers. Kentucky Career Center offices match companies that need employees with workers who need jobs.

The Kentucky Career Center can:

Assist employers in locating qualified job applicants
Screen and test job seekers to match their needs
Fund eligible on-the-job training and customized training needs
Arrange space for job interviews, and schedule interviews via video conferencing
Provide access to detailed labor market information for the local area, Kentucky and the nation
Provide services to help both employer and employees when facing layoffs.
Make connections with vocational rehabilitation services (for people with disabilities) and services for the blind.
Ensure Veterans receive priority of service on all employer job orders, providing a connection to a well-trained and disciplined workforce.

Submit Your Job

Our Business Services Consultant at the Kentucky Career Center is here to help employers connect with qualified candidates for open positions. We offer job posting services both internally at the Career Center and across our social media platforms to ensure your job openings reach a wide audience.

By partnering with us, we’ll work closely with job seekers in our network to match them with your open roles, making the recruitment process seamless and efficient. Let us help you find the right talent for your business!

Metrix Learning

Metrix Learning is a free powerful tool available through the Kentucky Career Center to assist employers in developing their workforce. This online platform offers a wide range of customizable training courses to help upskill employees in areas such as customer service, business management, and technical skills.

Employers can use Metrix Learning to:

Provide skill-building opportunities: Offer employees access to training that aligns with your business needs and industry standards.
Track employee progress: Monitor the completion and success of training programs to ensure employees are developing the skills necessary for their roles.
Improve performance: By helping employees expand their knowledge, Metrix Learning contributes to higher productivity and job satisfaction.

Metrix Learning is a cost-effective solution for employers looking to enhance their team's capabilities and improve their business outcomes.

Metrix Learning Submission

Hiring Events

The Kentucky Career Center in Green River offers comprehensive support to employers looking to host a hiring event. We provide tailored services to help you connect with qualified candidates and streamline your recruitment process.

Our assistance includes:

Event Planning & Promotion: We will help you organize and promote your hiring event to reach a wide pool of job seekers through our networks and resources.
Recruitment Support: Our team can assist in screening and referring candidates who meet your specific job requirements, ensuring you meet potential hires that match your needs.
Venue Coordination: We can help secure a suitable venue for your event and provide resources to make it successful, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.
Interviewing Assistance: Our staff can assist with conducting interviews or provide space for your team to conduct one-on-one interviews with candidates.
Additional Resources: We can offer information about available funding opportunities, tax credits, and workforce development programs that may support your hiring efforts.

By partnering with the Kentucky Career Center, you’ll have the support you need to find the best talent for your business while making the hiring process easier and more efficient.

Hiring Event Submission

On-The-job training (OJT)

On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a program that provides participants with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working in a real job setting. Employers receive financial assistance to help cover the cost of training new employees, allowing them to learn essential job skills while earning a paycheck.

For Participants:

Gain practical experience in a specific job or industry.
Learn job-specific skills while being paid.
Build confidence and improve job readiness for long-term employment.

For Employers:

Receive 50% wage reimbursement for training new employees.
Help develop a skilled workforce tailored to the business’s needs.
Minimize recruitment and training costs while fostering employee retention.

OJT is a win-win for both employers and job seekers, fostering career growth and enhancing the talent pool.

OJT Submission

work based learning

Work Based Learning (WBL) provides participants with hands-on job experience to help them build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for long-term employment. This program is especially beneficial for individuals with limited work history or those exploring new career paths.

For Participants:

Opportunities to learn in a real-world work environment.
Skill development to improve employability.
A chance to explore career interests and build a professional network.

For Employers:

Access to motivated individuals eager to learn.
Support for training and mentoring the next generation of workers.
No cost as GRADD is the employer of record covering 100% of wages.

WBL bridges the gap between education and employment, equipping individuals with the tools they need to succeed in the workforce while helping businesses build their talent pipeline.

WBL Submission

Incumbent Worker Training

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps businesses stay competitive by providing financial support for training their current employees. This program focuses on enhancing employee skills, improving retention, and preventing layoffs.

Through IWT, businesses can:

Upskill their workforce to meet changing industry demands.
Boost productivity and efficiency.
Retain valuable employees by investing in their professional growth.
Reduce the risk of layoffs and maintain stability.

The Local Workforce Development Board can match the cost of the qualifying training based upon the number of employees.

IWT Submission

Rapid Response

Rapid Response provides immediate support to businesses and workers facing layoffs or closures. This program helps minimize the impact of job loss on employees and the community while offering businesses resources to manage workforce transitions effectively.

For Employers:

Guidance on navigating layoffs and closures.
Assistance with legal requirements and workforce solutions.
Strategies to minimize or prevent layoffs.

For Employees:

Access to career counseling and job search assistance.
Training and upskilling opportunities.
Connections to unemployment benefits and community resources.

Rapid Response services are customized to meet the needs of each situation, helping businesses and workers adapt and move forward with confidence.

Rapid Response Submission