ACCESS is a work readiness academy that will provide those who choose to commit to it everything needed to enter full-time employment and to keep that job. The purpose of this academy is to match you, the job seeker serious about finding a good job and keeping it, with employers who are looking for a great employee.

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Code:You! is provided through the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass in partnership with Code Louisville.

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Code Kentucky is the expansion of Code Louisville currently serving Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati, Appalachia, and the Lexington/Bluegrass regions. The training is for adults who reside in those areas and is 100% free to participate. 

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Childcare is a high-demand field in the Bluegrass area. To assist in meeting this need, the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center has partnered with the Child Care Council of Kentucky to assist individuals who are interested in creating at-home daycare service, improve their current daycare service, or learn more about the requirements of running a daycare in Kentucky. 

 

If you are interested in learning more about the business requirements for opening and running a daycare then please sign up for an upcoming session or email: Whitney Schlansky  whitneys@cccofky.com if you have any questions.

 

This is a special partnership between the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center and Bluegrass Community and Technical College to fund free training for 6 individuals pursuing a career as a nurse aide. 

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REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must live in Lincoln or Garrard County

• Must be between 18 - 24 years old.

• Commit to 8 weeks of training.

OTHER INFORMATION: 

• Transportation to and from campus is provided.

• Training is one day per week (Mondays) from 9 - 3:30 for 8 weeks. 

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The Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center is part of a new 2-year, $20,000,000 statewide initiative to place Kentucky’s 16–24 year-olds in self-sustaining employment.  Putting Young Kentuckians First is included in House Bill 1 from the 2024 Kentucky Legislative session. 

We are focused on assisting individuals 18-24 years of age with short-term training, work experience, on-the-job training, and other services to secure full-time employment that provides a livable wage.  

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If you are between the ages of 18 and 24 and would like to begin a career immediately without wanting to pursue a two to four-year degree, then this initiative is for you! 

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Putting Young Kentuckians First Staff:

• Amanda Whittle

• Angela Morris

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The Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center is part of a new 2-year, $20,000,000 statewide initiative to place Kentucky’s 16–24 year-olds in self-sustaining employment.  Putting Young Kentuckians First is included in House Bill 1 from the 2024 Kentucky Legislative session. 

We are focused on assisting individuals 18-24 years of age with short-term training, work experience, on-the-job training, and other services to secure full-time employment that provides a livable wage.  

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If you are between the ages of 18 and 24 and would like to begin a career immediately without wanting to pursue a two to four-year degree, then this initiative is for you! 

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The Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center now offers career exploration and training through Oculus virtual reality headsets. Jobseekers can explore on-the-job scenarios and gain skills through simulated activities using these virtual reality headsets. 

 

Virtual Reality Provides:

• Exploration of career opportunities

• Experience in simulated work environments

• Skill improvement that is industry-aligned

 

Virtual Reality headsets are available for use by appointment only. Please make an appointment to visit a career center location or to have the equipment brought to your organization or event by contacting our offices.

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