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

Hazard, KY
Joined August 2009
Recovery means building skills, purpose, and positive routines. 💙🛠️ At Troublesome Creek, Bryce Roberts is learning, growing, and staying focused on his future through meaningful work. 🎸 Learn more: ekcep.org #EKCEP #RecoveryWorks #SecondChance
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Congratulations to EKCEP Executive Director Becky Miller on receiving SEACAA’s Carl D. Perkins Human Services Award! From Head Start participant to Community Action leader, Becky has dedicated her career to serving others. Thank you, SEACAA, for this recognition!
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Join us for the Owsley County Career Exploration event to meet face-to-face with local employers and explore real career pathways. What career are you curious about? Call (606) 464-2254. #OwsleyCounty #CareerExploration #OCHS #BoonevilleKY
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Stop watching the clock. ⏰ After treatment, Bryce Roberts struggled to find meaningful work. With LKLP’s help, he found a career at Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company. 🎸 Work can be more than a paycheck. Learn more: ekcep.org #EKCEP #LKLP #Recovery
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🌺 “Ohana means banjo.” Or whatever Lilo & Stitch said. 🎸 From Hawaii to Troublesome Creek, Nicholas found a career with help from LKLP, sharing the joy of music with the world. Learn more: ekcep.org #EKCEP #EasternKentucky
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🎶 One job could change your world! 🌟 On Oct. 2, EKCEP & LKLP supported ARH’s Career & Community Resource Fair with: 🥽 Healthcare Pathways VR 💼 Mock Interview Prep 👔 Dress for Success Workshops Plus, live music & free food! 🎶🍴 #EKCEP #ARH #LKLP #Kentucky
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🌎 From Maine to Kentucky: Mr. Worldwide. 🎶 Music intensifies. 🎶 Nicholas Phinney came to Kentucky for rehabilitation and found a second chance through LKLP and Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company. 🎸 Learn more: ekcep.org #EKCEP #EasternKentucky
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Prosper Appalachia is the 2026 NAWDP Youth Program of the Year! We’re proud to see this Eastern Kentucky initiative—and the students, partners, schools, and employers behind it—recognized nationally. Read more: ow.ly/E1b150ZTqrC
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Recovery Month is about new beginnings, EKCEP is here to help! From 1-on-1 coaching and skills training to connect you with supportive, second-chance employers, we’re expanding our services to help you build your future. Learn more: ekcep.org/recovery
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September is Workforce Development Month! See how Eastern Kentucky programs deliver real returns for workers and communities. Read more: ekcep.org/news/national-data…
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September is National Workforce Development Month! Celebrating people & partnerships building a stronger Eastern Kentucky. Learn more: ekcep.org/news/ekcep-recogni… #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #EasternKentucky #EKCEP
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EKCEP’s Business Solutions teams are in Hazard today for their quarterly meeting to strengthen how we help Eastern Kentucky businesses hire, train, and grow their workforce. Employers: Message us or visit ekcep.org for support!
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Our EKCEP Recovery & Reentry team spent the day connecting with partners, sharing ideas, and celebrating the people making recovery possible across Kentucky. Kicking off Recovery Month the right way!
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Local support + job training = big economic returns for Eastern Kentucky. 📈 New independent data confirms WIOA-funded programs through EKCEP & our Community Action partners are strengthening our regional workforce and economy. Read more: ekcep.org/news/national-data…
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We're proud to deliver workforce solutions that compete nationally and change lives in Eastern KY! 📈 Ranked among top US workforce boards, we couldn't do it without our local Community Action Agencies driving success on the front lines. Read more: ekcep.org/news/national-data…
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Investing in our youth pays dividends, literally! 📈 Alongside our partner Community Action Agencies, our true boots on the ground initiatives like Prosper Appalachia connect Eastern KY youth to real-world careers. Read more about our impact: ekcep.org/news/national-data…
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Great week at the NAWDP Business Services Academy! EKCEP's Becky Miller & Bridget Back connected with national workforce leaders. Becky (Region 3 Dir.) & Bridget also presented on Eastern Kentucky's workforce innovation. Proud to share our progress nationally!
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