The Power of Partnership: Upskilling for Eastern KentuckyGuests:- Dottie Nolan: EKCEP Training Coordinator- Linda Chen & Donnie Grimes: The Center for Professional Development, University of the CumberlandsEpisode Highlights:The Need: Dottie discusses why EKCEP saw a need for new, customized certification courses to make job seekers more employable.The Partnership: The team explains the collaborative process of creating custom, asynchronous training programs that clients can complete on their own time.The Courses: We break down the key skills covered in four certification programs:Financial Literacy: Budgeting, credit, and banking basics.Customer Service: Skills for customer-facing roles across various industries.Digital Literacy: Computer skills, online safety, and software like Microsoft Office.Real-World Impact: We hear a success story and discuss how these certifications demonstrate a candidate's value to potential employers.The Future: Our guests share what’s next for this successful partnership and potential new course offerings.Get Involved: Dottie explains how EKCEP clients can sign up for these exclusive, no-cost training opportunities.Thank you to our guests! To learn more about EKCEP's services or to find a job, visit ekcep.org or your local Kentucky Career Center.