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Public comments being accepted on area workforce development plans

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There’s still time to contribute feedback on workforce development goals in the Lincoln Trail district.

The public review and comment period for the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan for program years 2025 to 2028 runs through April 24.

The U.S. Department of Labor says the WIOA “is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.” The local plan provides the framework for the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Area which is comprised of Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties.

Public comments are also being accepted on the WIOA Regional Plan, which was created as a collaboration between the Lincoln Trail board, the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, and the Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board. The regional plan “outlines a strategic vision of, and goals for, how the workforce development system will achieve the purposes of WIOA.” Comments on the regional plan will be accepted through April 22.

Both the local and regional plans may be reviewed on www.ltadd.org. Contact the Lincoln Trail Area Development District for more information.

Furever Friends 344

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This week we get to meet Athena, an 8 month fluffy German Shepherd weighing 22 pounds, and Colt, a 9 year old brindle and white Catahoula weighing 33 pounds, two dogs looking for new Furever homes. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the shelter at 270-769-3428, visit their Facebook page at Hardin County Animal Shelter – Elizabethtown or stop by in person at 220 Peterson Drive in E-town, Monday to Saturday form 12 noon through 4pm. Furever Friends is brought to you by locally veteran-owned, Pet Supplies Plus, at 209 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown.

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Dispatch Week recognizes emergency telecommunicators working to keep communities safe

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The hard work of emergency dispatchers to respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render lifesaving assistance is being recognized now through April 19 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, often just called Dispatch Week.

“It’s a time for recognition, a time to raise awareness, and a time to give support,” said Hardin County E-911 Deputy Director Michelle Bowen. “It’s also a chance to say thank you to the people who work behind the scenes, often without much public attention. They help save lives and keep communities safe.”

The week is a chance to recognize the hard work of the group of about 30 telecommunicators working around the clock to keep Hardin County safe, something made especially relevant during the recent weather events in the county.

“We try to pre-plan if we know something’s coming in, and we always have people that are more than willing to come in,” Bowen said. “Some of them spend the night here just so they can make sure that they’ll be able to get here and be able to work. They’re always team players and, honestly, they just want to take care of the community.”

Businesses or organizations looking to give a special thank you with a special treat are welcome to visit the dispatch center at the Hardin County Government Building, but Bowen says a simple thank you goes a long way.

“We are not really out there in the public eye,” Bowen said. “Nobody sees us so we don’t get the recognition that a lot of first responders have, so if you know a telecommunicator, or you can thank us on Facebook. We’ve got a Facebook page: Hardin County 911, Kentucky.”

The Kentucky State Police is recognizing Dispatch Week with a door decorating contest at the radio rooms of participating posts. Vote for your favorites on the KSP’s Facebook page.

KCTCS touts opportunities for students during Dual Credit Week

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More Kentucky students took advantage of dual credit opportunities last school year.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is observing Dual Credit Week now through April 18, celebrating the valuable academic advantage high school students can get through the courses, which count for both high school and college credit.

KCTCS says more than 36,000 high school students enrolled in dual credit courses during the 2023-2024 academic year, which is a 12.5 percent increase from the previous school year. In the fall of 2024, more than 29,000 students took more than 5,500 dual credit courses, saving nearly $15 million in tuition costs.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College says in fall of 2024, more than 2,200 high school students enrolled in dual credit courses through ECTC. Students completed more than 12,000 total credit hours, which ECTC says saved them more than $1 million in tuition costs.

Kentucky has expanded dual credit access by investing in two scholarship opportunities. The Dual Credit Scholarship covers two general education courses per year for juniors and seniors, while the Work Ready Kentucky scholarship covers two technical education classes per year for all four years of high school.

Visit the Dual Credit page on ECTC’s website to learn more.