The education of future workers has a direct impact on Kentucky's Workforce Development Ecosystem. Therefore, the Education and Labor Cabinet offers a variety of resources, programs, and initiatives for the growth and strengthening of the workforce development system.
Kentucky Department of Education Dual Credit allows a student is enrolled in a course which lets him/her earn high school credit and college credit simultaneously. This course may be taught on a college campus or on a high school campus, but it will be in conjunction with a college or university.
Work-Based
Learning (WBL) is an effective teaching approach used to engage students
in real-life occupational experiences. It incorporates structured, work-based
learning activities into the curriculum, allowing a student to apply knowledge
and skills learned in class and connect these learning experiences in the
workplace.
The Career and
Technical Education (CTE) Employer Connector helps employers and educators
find CTE programs closest to them. Users can filter information such as total
current enrollment, eligible co-op students, and 12th grade enrollment by
program, region, and distance.
Learn about the CPE Kentucky Graduates Profile.
LAUNCH : Equitable & Accelerated Pathways for All is a national college and career pathways initiative that strives for every learner to have access to and succeed in high-quality and equitable pathways.
LAUNCH Kentucky State Profile.
Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE) provides free adult education services consisting of GED® preparation classes, family literacy programs, certification in job-related skills to increase employability and productivity, college preparation, and English as a second language (ESL) in all 120 counties.
The Carl D. Perkins Center offers residential services in addition to serving commuters from surrounding areas. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, a private, non-profit organization that promotes quality rehabilitation services through a consultative accreditation process.
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