Counties Served:  The Green River Workforce Investment Area provides regular Workforce investment Act (WIA) and related American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) programs and services to the following seven (7) counties: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, Webster

Web Site:  www.gradd.com

ARRA Programs/Funding for GRADD

ARRA 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Green River’s Summer Works initiative will place approximately 170 young adults between the ages of 16 and 24, who meet eligibility guidelines, with public and private employers across the region.  Summer Works aims to provide youth with invaluable work experience, while also stimulating the area economy.  The number of slots per county is based upon population and poverty level.  To ensure a quality work experience, placements will be made based upon the occupational interest and goals of the individual.  When possible, work experiences in “green” industries will be incorporated, along with registered apprenticeships.  Program participants will earl $7.25 per hour for full-time temporary work, beginning in mid-May or upon completion of their school year.

Youth Contact Information

For information regarding Summer Youth Employment Programs provided by Green River in any of the above seven-county area, please contact:  Jodi Rafferty, Program Planner, Green River LWIA, 3860 US Highway 60 West, Owensboro, KY 42301; Phone: 270-926-4433; Email: jodirafferty@gradd.com  or Mikael Colbert, WIA Youth Program Lead, mikaelcolbert@gradd.com .  Information also available at http://www.gradd.com/files/PDF/Summer_Works_Program.pdf

The Commonwealth's implementation of the ARRA

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The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training (OET) is part of the Department for Workforce Investment.  
OET Staff provide job services, unemployment insurance services, Labor Market Information, and training opportunities.