Bluegrass Local Workforce Development Area

10/24/2024

Bluegrass Area Development District Celebrates the Success of the Bluegrass Cat Project with Continued Funding Award -

(Pictured: Dr. Sara Pizano, Team Shelter USA, Dr. Lisa Warren & staff, Focus Veterinary Care & Veterinarians to the Rescue)

05/14/2024

IEC of the Bluegrass Open HouseApprenticeship School Saturday, May 18th, 202411am - 2pm493 Blue Sky ParkwayLexington, KY 40509RSVP: 859-266-4968

04/15/2022

Congratulations to the BGADD on their good work and celebrating 50 years of helping people. The Executive Director of the Bluegrass ADD said, "Yesterday the Area Development Districts were honored by the Kentucky Senate, House and Governor Andy Beshear for the contributions made by ADDs to this great Commonwealth over the past 50+ years. The Bluegrass ADD will celebrate their 50th year on April 27th. Regional councils of government are used in every state, and it is definitely a concept that has taken hold in Kentucky. Although we are behind the scenes most of the time it was special to receive this overwhelming bi-partisan support and it is very much appreciated."

04/06/2022

Check out the Bluegrass Local Workforce Development Areas activities for March! Wooo....we've been busy!

Workforce Staff attended the Southeastern Employment & Training Association Conference in March. Mike Riley, Tiffanie Reeves, and Rolando Thacker presented workshops on best practices in the Bluegrass and received excellent evaluations from the attendees. There were 20 states represented at the...

03/14/2022

Several members of the Bluegrass Local Workforce Development Area Board Support Staff are in Florida for the next few days at the Southeastern Employment and Training Administration Conference.

01/14/2022

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis is now available to assist households experiencing a home heating crisis. Applications will be taken as long as funding is available, or until March 31, 2022. Call 800-456-3452 or message us to locate your local office.

For more information about LIHEAP and other available resources visit, https://www.capky.org/covid-19-resources/.

01/07/2022

01/07/2022

Job Title: Information Technology Support Specialist/Trainer

Department: Workforce Development

Supervisor: Director of Workforce Development

Location Address: 699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington Ky 40517

Part Time _____ Hourly _____ Full Time __X__ Salaried __X__

Grade:

Minimum Salary: $48,000

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regulations as mandated in state and federal law and published guidance, as well as all local policies and procedures.

2. Attend all required scheduled meetings: Departmental and Agency staff meetings, Governing Board of Local Elected Official meetings, Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board (BGWIB) Full and Executive Board Meetings and all assigned BGWIB Committee meetings as required or requested, and any other meetings/conferences as assigned.

3. Assists with identification of workforce IT issues.

4. Oversee all workforce computers, phones, kiosk, and any other IT devices.

5. Supports the server, network, and desktop hardware, software, and applications.

6. Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.

7. Manages WIOA IT projects and special initiatives, which may be offsite.
8. Oversite of local workforce programs social media sites.
9. Assists with information technology planning through ongoing research.
10. Responds to inquiries and requests for assistance with the organization’s computer systems for PC’s.
11. Provide Information Technology training to staff and participants of the WIOA Program.
12. Troubleshooting for approximately 25 staff.
13. Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Workforce Development.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

1. Extensive Computer knowledge.

2. Extensive Software knowledge.

3. Communications skills.

4. Prefer web development experience.

5. Prefer ability to code, test, and maintain web application.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB:

1. Associates Degree in Informational Technology or related field.
2. Will waive education requirement in lieu of 3 years of Information Technology experience or certification.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: [email protected]

EOE

***BLUEGRASS AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.***

08/05/2021

08/04/2021

This week's Workforce Wednesday is In-Person Interviewing. Alyssa, Workshop Coordinator, with the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass shares some tips and tricks for preparing for an in-person interview. Watch this short video and enter that interview prepared for those curve balls.

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06/14/2021

This is "Ryan Torres: Changed His Life (T2T)" by BLWDA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/31/2021

Please mark your calendars for June 4th, 2021 for our Stand Down event in the Bluegrass ADD parking lot in Lexington KY. From 10am-2pm we will have several services available to veterans, goodie bags, and refreshments. Please try and bring your VA card or DD214 if available. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸