Eastern Kentucky CEP

Eastern Kentucky CEP EKCEP is Kentucky's #1 workforce board, serving 23 counties in Appalachian Kentucky. Proudly preparing, advancing, and expanding the workforce since 1968.

Abigail has big plans to major in civil engineering with a minor in business at the University of Kentucky, and thanks t...
06/25/2026

Abigail has big plans to major in civil engineering with a minor in business at the University of Kentucky, and thanks to EKCEP’s Prosper Appalachia initiative, she’s already building the leadership skills to get there.

Prosper Appalachia connected Abigail with a paid work experience right at the Martin County Public Library. Instead of just stacking books, Abigail spearheaded major community programs, including “Teddy Tales” (a youth literacy initiative she expanded into local kindergarten classrooms) and a tech coding camp for local kids!

The experience gave her hands-on practice with organization, front-desk operations, and professional responsibility.

“They helped me find a place that I could work in in my county that could give me as many opportunities as I would need and experience,” Abigail shared. “Working with the people, it made it very easy to find these jobs and get the experience instead of having to go searching myself.”

Read More Here: https://ekcep.org/news/martin-county-student-shapes-future-pathway-in-civil-engineering-through-prosper-appalachia/

Curious about different career paths? Join us for an interactive VR Workshop designed for individuals in recovery.Using ...
06/24/2026

Curious about different career paths? Join us for an interactive VR Workshop designed for individuals in recovery.

Using virtual reality technology, participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of careers and gain hands-on insight into different industries in an engaging and immersive way.

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Grayson KCC
300 W Main St, Suite 101
Grayson, KY 41143

Whether you’re exploring your next steps or looking for new career possibilities, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn and experience careers in a whole new way.

For more information, contact Monica Craig or Nikki Finch. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Elliott County seniors, this event is for you!Attend the Prosper Appalachia Kickoff Event and learn how the pro...
06/24/2026

Upcoming Elliott County seniors, this event is for you!

Attend the Prosper Appalachia Kickoff Event and learn how the program can help you gain valuable experience, explore careers, and prepare for success.

- VR Career Exploration
- Refreshments
- Gift Card Drawing

📅 June 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Elliott County Public Library

Don’t miss this opportunity to get a head start on your future!

Ready for a fun day on the links? Join us for our first EKCEP Charity Golf Scramble on Friday, August 7, at Indian Sprin...
06/24/2026

Ready for a fun day on the links? Join us for our first EKCEP Charity Golf Scramble on Friday, August 7, at Indian Springs Country Club in Barbourville!

Tee-off begins at 10 a.m. Team entry is $400 for a team of 4, with a maximum of 18 teams. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Come enjoy a fun day on the course. Proceeds from the event will support EKCEP’s mission to connect people in Eastern Kentucky with career pathways and employment opportunities.
Register online at ekcep.us/golf.

Upcoming East Carter seniors, this event is for you!Join Prosper Appalachia at the Grayson Public Library on June 24 fro...
06/23/2026

Upcoming East Carter seniors, this event is for you!

Join Prosper Appalachia at the Grayson Public Library on June 24 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to learn how you can gain real-world work experience while exploring career opportunities.

Experience careers through virtual reality, enjoy refreshments, and enter for a chance to win a gift card!

📍 Grayson Public Library
116 W Main St, Grayson, KY 41143

Don’t miss this opportunity to get a head start on your future!

Calling all upcoming high school seniors in Carter County!Join us for the Prosper Appalachia Senior Kickoff Event at the...
06/23/2026

Calling all upcoming high school seniors in Carter County!

Join us for the Prosper Appalachia Senior Kickoff Event at the Olive Hill Public Library on June 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Learn how Prosper Appalachia can help you gain valuable work experience, explore career opportunities, and prepare for your future. Students will also have the opportunity to experience careers through virtual reality technology!

We’ll have lemonade, cookies, and a gift card drawing for attendees.

📍 Olive Hill Public Library
110 Comet Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164

Don’t miss this opportunity to get a head start on your future!

When Emma started her senior year, she wasn’t entirely sure if nursing was the right path for her. Thanks to EKCEP’s Pro...
06/23/2026

When Emma started her senior year, she wasn’t entirely sure if nursing was the right path for her. Thanks to EKCEP’s Prosper Appalachia initiative, she didn’t have to wait until college to find out.

Through a local partnership with Harlan County Community Action, Emma connected with Career Development Specialist Rhett Alred, who helped land her a paid internship at Harlan Health and Rehab.

By shadowing Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and learning the ropes in a real healthcare setting, Emma gained a massive head start and total clarity about her future.

“Prosper Appalachia has definitely helped me know what I want to do and know what I’m going into,” Emma shared. “Some people just go into what they want to do completely blind and they don’t even end up liking it, but I do like it a lot!”

The story gets even better: Emma recently earned her CNA certification! She plans to continue working at Harlan Health and Rehab this summer while attending Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College to pursue her nursing license.

Beyond clinical experience, Emma learned valuable workplace habits like time management, teamwork, and the power of a good attitude. Best of all, the program showed her that she can build a rewarding healthcare career right at home in Harlan County.

Read More Here: https://ekcep.org/news/prosper-appalachia-helps-harlan-county-student-confirm-her-path-to-nursing/

06/22/2026

For Spencer Jude, one of the most valuable parts of his Prosper Appalachia experience was receiving his very first paycheck. It wasn’t just about earning money; it was about gaining independence, responsibility, and investing in his future.

“I am not a person that really comes from a lot, so every dollar that I made I tried my best to spend it on something I could use later on down the road,” Spencer shared.

Through Prosper Appalachia, students gain more than work experience, they learn the value of hard work, financial responsibility, and the confidence that comes from earning their own success.

Watch Spencer’s story and hear how Prosper Appalachia helped him take an important step toward his future.

When Abigail Reynolds heard about Prosper Appalachia at Clay County High School, she immediately recognized an opportuni...
06/21/2026

When Abigail Reynolds heard about Prosper Appalachia at Clay County High School, she immediately recognized an opportunity to explore her future career in dental hygiene while still in school.

Through Prosper Appalachia, Abigail gained valuable career guidance, workplace exposure, and hands-on experience that helped strengthen her plans for life after graduation. The program connected her with resources and support to explore the dental field, build career-ready skills, and take meaningful steps toward her future.

“I was interested in dental hygiene, so I thought that would be great for me for life after high school or working towards college,” Abigail shared.

Now a graduate of Clay County High School, Abigail is preparing to pursue a college dental hygiene program with a strong foundation of career knowledge and experience already in place.

Read More Here: https://ekcep.org/news/clay-county-high-school-senior-jumpstarts-dental-hygiene-career-through-prosper-appalachia-partnership/

When Riley Miller first heard about Prosper Appalachia as a junior, he knew it was an opportunity he didn’t want to miss...
06/20/2026

When Riley Miller first heard about Prosper Appalachia as a junior, he knew it was an opportunity he didn’t want to miss. As a senior at Harlan County High School, Riley turned his lifelong passion for agriculture into real-world experience through a paid internship at Meade Tractor in Harlan.

Through Prosper Appalachia, Riley gained hands-on experience working with tractors and agricultural equipment while learning valuable workplace skills like tracking hours, completing timesheets, and working in a professional environment.

“I wanted to work at Meade Tractor because I love agriculture stuff,” Riley said. “It’s just a very good program, and I would recommend it to anybody that’s wanting to do it.”

Now, after graduation, Riley is continuing to build toward his future as he prepares for college and explores a career in engineering.

Read More Here: https://ekcep.org/news/prosper-appalachia-helps-harlan-countian-riley-miller-build-career-skills-through-agriculture-internship/

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