The South Central Workforce Development Board has announced the formation of a new partnership with the Logan County Public Library as SCWDB’s newest affiliate site. As a Partner Affiliate site, the Logan County Public Library, located at 225 Armory Dr., Russellville, will offer computer access for job search, provide job announcement releases for the region, occasionally host SCWDB job preparation workshops, and provide limited assistance for resume review.
With this announcement, SCWDB’s President/CEO, Robert Boone stated, "The South Central Workforce Development Board is thrilled to have the Logan County Public Library as a partner affiliate site. Our board's goal is to increase access to job placement and employment services in our entire 10 county region. Thanks to the library, our newest partner affiliate site in Logan County will help connect job seekers and employers, leading to greater regional economic vitality and financial stability for the individuals we serve."
King Simpson, director of Logan County Public Library, added, "The Logan County Public Library has a long history of service to the residents of Logan County. While we often assist our users with job searches and job preparation, we have never been able to share such excellent, localized resources and information with those we serve. We are excited for our staff to have additional training and tools at our disposal to help Logan Countians find the jobs they want without having to leave their own community."
The Workforce Development Board is excited to announce this newest affiliate partner as they continue to grow the Workforce Development Board’s resource footprint and provide services to the region of south central Kentucky.
About South Central Workforce Development Board: SCWDB connects job seekers and employers to enhance the regional labor pool of south central Kentucky and develop a talented and skilled workforce. Through their services workers find employment and businesses find skilled laborers. They provide career services of job search and announcement listings, industry training information and assistance, career resources and job attainment workshops.