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In December, KentuckianaWorks, along with partners Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, YouthBuild Louisville, the Coalition Supporting Young Adults (CSYA), and Metro United Way, convened a forum which encouraged young adult workers and employer representatives to speak candidly about the challenges and benefits facing young adult workers and employers in today's working world.
Drew Tucker, from KERTIS Creative, moderated the conversation. Mike Karman of KentuckianaWorks talks to Drew about what he learned.
What are the key components of a quality job? How can employers improve employee well-being and retention by embracing quality job principles? Aleece Smith and Mike Karman of KentuckianaWorks discuss these subjects and more.
In Episode 6, KentuckianaWorks Sr. Program Director Angella Wilson talks to Ludmilla Plenty and Kourtnee Seymour from Seven Counties Services about their career paths in the mental health field, representation in the sector, and career opportunities for those who are interested.
In Episode 5, KentuckianaWorks Program Director Angella Wilson talks to Dr. Tyeshia Halsell-Richards, a Physician Assistant in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Halsell-Richards shares insight into her experience as a Black woman navigating higher education and finding success in the healthcare field. Learn more about Dr. Halsell- Richards here.
In Episode 4, KentuckianaWorks Program Director Angella Wilson talks to Chelsea Ellis of Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor and Steve Ebbs of Ebbs & Lowe Paint Company about their experience working in the construction industry and owning a business.
In Episode 3, we talk to a panel of Black women who work in technology about their experiences getting a foothold in the tech sector and what kind of barriers they have encountered as members of an underrepresented group.
The panel features three women in the tech industry: Allison Cuyjet, Dr. Angelique Johnson, and RaeDawn Long, and an ally, Martin Lindsey. The conversation is moderated by KentuckianaWorks Program Director Angella Wilson.
In Episode 2, KentuckianaWorks Program Director Angella Wilson talks to Metro United Way’s Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trent Findley about the work he’s doing and how employees can advocate for themselves and others in their workplace.
In the first episode of KW Conversations, we get local workforce data expert Sarah Ehresman's take on Kentucky's latest unemployment numbers.
