One Stop Northern Kentucky Sponsors Program to Help Explain Career Options

Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities

2008-09-26

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Posted by rroeser 104 days ago (1)
Category: Education | Tags: special event free education

Media Contact Tim Frodge, Director
One Stop Northern Kentucky
timfrodge@ky.gov
859.371-0808

Newport, KY—September 26, 2008-- One Stop Northern Kentucky will be hosting a career education expo Oct. 1 that will help prepare individuals for a better job and career advancement. The free event will take place from 1-4 p.m. at One Stop Northern Kentucky in Florence. The expo will provide access to information about career training programs, funding options, and will allow individuals to speak to representatives from local colleges and training providers.

Special emphasis will be on training in demand industries such as: information technology, transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, services, healthcare and energy.

Participating colleges, schools, and programs include: Beckfield College, Brown Mackie College, Career Connections, Career STEPS, Center for Employment Training, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Daymar College, Gateway Community and Technical College, Health Connections, Interactive College of Technology, Ivy Tech Community College, Napier Truck Driver Training, National College, New Horizons, Northern Kentucky University, ProTrain, Southern State Community College, The Hair Design School, Warren County Career Center, and more!

The Career Education expo will be held Wednesday, October 1st from 1-4 p.m. at One Stop Northern Kentucky on 8020 Veterans Memorial Drive in Florence. The event is free and open to the public. More information can be accessed at www.nkyonestop.org.

About One Stop Northern Kentucky
A Workforce Investment Board Initiative with a mission to provide quality user-friendly access to integrated employment, training and support services that assist individuals and employers in making informed successful choices, enhancing both individual independence and the economy of Northern Kentucky’s eight counties of Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton.
One Stop Partners include: Brighton Center, Inc., Department for Community Based Services, Gateway Community and Technical College, Northern Kentucky Area Development District, Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Kentucky Adult Education, Office of the Blind, Office of Employment and Training, and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. For more information visit www.nkyonestop.org.