Wednesday
03Mar2010

Are you Unemployed or Underemployed?

Community Action of Southern Kentucky has a new Employment Enhancement Program that will provide opportunities for participants to be self-reliant by better preparing them to obtain, maintain, or improve employment. “The program is in direct line with the Agency’s mission to ‘create opportunities for individuals and families to be self-reliant’” said Cheryl Allen, CEO of Community Action of Southern Kentucky.

Job Development Specialists will work one on one with participants to develop self confidence, fill out job applications, prepare for interviews, build a resume, dress for the interview and discover the skills they possess. The Specialists will help participants to identify and address each participant’s strengths and areas of growth. They will work closely together to identify barriers to employment, and encourage the changes necessary to make employment a reality. This personal training will also provide referrals to address any needs identified that may be outside the employment arena, so that any and all employment barriers can be leveled.

“As enrollees in this program gain job interviews with local employers, financial assistance will be available for items such as appropriate interview clothing, and other job related needs in preparation for job interviews” noted Leslie Talley, Director of Community Services.

If you are interested in enrolling in this program and improving employment skills, contact your local Community Services office or see the Program Flyer below.

 

Download: Informational Program Flyer for Job Development Specialist in your county.

Monday
01Mar2010

Buckhead Cafe to host benefit for Foster Grandparent Program

On Tuesday, March 16th from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Buckhead Café and Bakery is hosting a benefit evening, donating 10% of proceeds to Community Action’s Foster Grandparent Program.  The community is encouraged to come out that evening to sample great fare and support a worthwhile cause.

Buckhead Café is located at 760 Campbell Lane in Buckhead Square in Bowling Green Kentucky.  Buckhead Café is a fast-casual concept featuring a wide variety of menu items prepared with the freshest ingredients in an open kitchen.  Find out more by visiting them online at www.buckheadcafe.net.

 

 

Download: Event flier for you, your friends and family!

Monday
01Mar2010

$1,500 Scholarships Available - Apply Now!

The Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. Community Services Office is accepting applications for a $1,500 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship.  The CSBG Scholarship helps provide training or retraining required for the 10 county area job market.  The CSBG Scholarship is open to income-eligible individuals wanting to return to school or continue their education.  Scholarship benefits can be applied to fees, tuition, or textbooks at a college/university, vocational/technical school, or trade/professional program.

Applicants must live in one of the ten counties served (see locations), have a high school diploma or equivalent, show proof of household income within federal poverty guidelines, and complete an application form.  Applications are due by April 12, 2010.

For more information contact one of our local Community Services Office or click here.

 

Download: Scholarship Application

Friday
12Feb2010

CCC will Host a Free Training in March

The Barren River Community Collaborations for Children (CCC) is pleased to sponsor a one day training for parents, professionals, faith based organizations and the community on Wednesday March 17, 2010. The training will be held at Living Hope Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 9am to 2pm. 

Dr. Dorothy Edwards will discuss Child Abuse and Child Neglect Prevention and the “GREEN DOT Campaign”.  Lunch will be provided by the CCC Network. Space is limited to 100 participants, so SIGN UP TODAY!

Please RSVP by March 9, 2010 at 4:30pm by emailing awebb@casoky.org., by faxing 270.783.8901 or by calling 270.783.4484 ext. 228. 

 

Download/Registration: Click here for event flyer