West Kentucky Workforce Board

03/18/2026

The West Kentucky Workforce Board is now accepting proposals for a WIOA Direct Services Provider to deliver workforce programs across our 17-county region.

In partnership with local elected officials, WKWB oversees workforce services that support job seekers and employers through Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, Rapid Response, and Business Services programs.

Eligible providers will deliver services through regional career centers and other service locations, helping connect talent to opportunity across West Kentucky.

Learn more and apply by clicking the link below.
https://www.wkworkforce.work/dsp-request-for-proposals

03/17/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? 👀

Join us at the Muhlenberg Job & Resource Expo and connect with employers, training providers, and valuable community resources all in one place!

✨ What to expect:
• On-site interviews with multiple employers
• Information on training and career pathways
• Resume workshop to help you stand out
• Expungement services & funding opportunities

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Sue & Brown Badgett Center
Muhlenberg County Parks & Recreation
201 County Parks Drive, Greenville, KY

Employers & resource partners: Register today!

Have questions? Contact Karen Simpson at (270) 543-7510 or [email protected]

03/17/2026

The West Kentucky Workforce Board is seeking proposals for a One-Stop Operator to support workforce services across our 17-county region.

Eligible applicants include public, private, and nonprofit organizations able to operate within the West Kentucky Workforce Development Area.

Help strengthen Career Centers and connect our workforce to high-demand jobs.

Learn more and apply: https://wkworkforce.work/one-stop-operator-request-for-proposal

03/11/2026

The West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB) is seeking qualified organizations to provide In-School Youth (ISY) and Out-of-School Youth (OSY) services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Selected providers will deliver year-round career, training, and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth ages 16–24 across the 17-county WKWB region.

Learn more and submit a proposal: https://www.wkworkforce.work/youth-rfp

03/09/2026

Last week teams visited both the Hopkinsville and Paducah Career Centers to review each center’s certification applications. They toured the facilities and had the opportunity to ask questions to various partners organization staff members. We appreciate the time and effort each of the reviewers gave to insure that each center runs efficient and strives to provide the best possible customer service experience to job seekers and employers. While both centers received recommendations of recertifucation to the Kentucky Workforce & Innovation Board, here the Paducah reviewers sign their letter. From left: Andrew Bean, Manager of the Paducah Career Center; Marcy Turner, Henry A. Petter Supply; Josh Wall, WKCTC Workforce Solutions; Donnie Holland, Chair of the WKWB Certification Committee; and Jon Pendergrass, Regional Manager for the Kentucky Career Centers.

03/06/2026

If you have recently been laid off fro your job, our partners at the Kentucky Career Centers in Hopkinsville and Paducah can assist you in getting back to work.

03/06/2026

We were grateful for the opportunity to help connect Paducah and McCracken County’s elected officials and community leaders with the leadership team at Fort Campbell. Building strong relationships with Fort Campbell is an important step in strengthening our regional workforce pipeline. Service members transitioning from military service bring valuable skills, leadership, and experience that can greatly benefit our local employers and communities.

The West Kentucky Workforce Board is proud to help facilitate conversations like these that open doors for future partnerships, career pathways, and opportunities for veterans and their families who may choose to call our region home.

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to support efforts to connect talent with opportunity in West Kentucky.

03/03/2026

The West Kentucky Workforce Board is proud to partner with the Fulton Independent School District to fill two temporary positions through Project STORM: a FRYSC assistant and a Storm Restoration Laborer. These temporary positions will provide disaster-relief employment and valuable work-based learning opportunities for individuals who were temporarily or permanently laid off due to the 2025 weather-related storms. To be eligible for these positions, applicants must be:
• Other eligible dislocated workers
• Long-term unemployed workers
• Self-employed individuals who became unemployed or significantly underemployed as a result of the disaster
If you or someone you know may qualify, we encourage you to apply today. To apply, visit the Fulton Independent School District website and complete the classified application here:

We are Bulldogs!

03/03/2026

The West Kentucky Workforce Board is partnering with the Fulton County Fiscal Court to fill two positions in their county road department through Project Storm, a project designed to bring provide disaster-relief employment and work-based learning experiences for those who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the weather related storms in 2025;
• Other eligible dislocated workers;
• Long-term unemployed workers; and
• Self-employed individuals who become unemployed or significantly underemployed as a result of the disaster.

To apply: 2216 Myron Cory Drive, Hickman or call 270-236-2594 for more information.

03/01/2026

The West Kentucky Workforce Board will release three Requests for Proposals during the week of March 9, 2026, through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Opportunities will include:
• Career Center One Stop Operator
• Youth programming and employment services
• Direct services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers, including eligibility, referral, case management, and job placement

Full details and application information will be available with each RFP release. Stay tuned for more information.

https://wkworkforce.work/blog/2026/03/01/wkwb-to-release-three-requests-for-proposals

01/15/2026

Done Right Remodeling is looking for skilled, dependable team members to join their growing company. Open positions include Maintenance Techs, Heavy Equipment Operators, Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians, and General Laborers. Competitive pay based on experience and licensure, steady work, and opportunities for advancement. Scan the QR code to apply or contact Done Right Remodeling at 270-987-8849 or [email protected].