1. Educational and Career Enhancement Pilot Project

2. We are proud to announce the opening of….

4. Elaine Spaulding, executive director of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, assisted Director Vel Lynn, WKCTC President Dr. Barbara Veazey, and Neil Archer, chair of the Paducah Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, during the open house/ribbon cutting for the Workplace Skills Center June 23, 2004 at Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah.

7. The Workplace Skills Center is located in Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah, KY near K’s Merchandise. The Workplace Skills Center is located in Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah, KY near K’s Merchandise. HOURS: Monday – Friday 10 am - 8: 30 pm Saturday 10 am - 3 pm HOURS: Monday – Friday 10 am - 8: 30 pm Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

8. The Workplace Skills Center is the product of a partnership of concerned local and state agencies, who have joined forces to provide this opportunity to the region.

9. Supporters include: West Kentucky Community & Technical College Adult Education Developmental Education Training Center for Community & Economic Development Assessment Center Marketing/Public Relations Paducah Junior College, Inc. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce Investment Board

10. The Workplace Skills Center offers individuals and businesses a host of workplace related services.

11. The Center offers free or low cost services and training including:  Assessment  GED preparation & testing  Customized training for employers  Employee skills certificate  Targeted instruction  Computer basics  Adult basic skills  Interview preparation

12. Computer & Online Services Official Practice Test Official Practice Test PLATO Curriculum PLATO Curriculum WIN Curriculum WIN Curriculum Kentucky Manufacturing Skills Standard Kentucky Manufacturing Skills Standard Kentucky Employability Certificate Kentucky Employability Certificate COMPASS Assessment COMPASS Assessment Job Search Job Search Keyboarding Keyboarding Resume Writing Resume Writing

14. Workforce Investment Board Provided The Workplace Skills Center with $5,000 to use for payment of KEC and KMSS assessments.

15. Ongoing Media Campaign  Television Commercials  Newspaper Ads  Radio Advertisements  Brochures  Flyers  Other Promotional Items (Pens, Notepads, Cups, etc.)

19. Areas of Study

20. Number of KMSS & KEC Assessments Kentucky Manufacturing Skill Standard 100 Kentucky Employability Certificate 30

22. Agencies committed to the future of The Workplace Skills Center West Kentucky Community & Technical College  Adult Education  Training Center for Community & Economic Development  Assessment Center  Developmental Education  Marketing/Public Relations Paducah Junior College, Inc. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Dislocated Workers Program (WIA)

23. Ford Foundation Grant Grant was approved. Manufacturing Career Pathway ladder. Healthcare Career Pathway ladder. Impact Workplace Skills Center through KMSS/KEC. Establish a database.

24. Thank You!