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• Jobless rates up in 120 counties from June 2008 to June 2009
  Thursday, July 23, 2009
• Kentucky’s jobless rate rises to 10.9 percent in June
  Thursday, July 16, 2009
• Kentucky Summer Youth Employment Program gives work experience for at-risk group
  Monday, July 13, 2009
• Jobless rates up in 120 counties from May 2008 to May 2009
  Thursday, June 25, 2009
• Kentucky jobless rate jumps as employment drops in May
  Monday, June 22, 2009
• Frankfort during civil war, archival research focus of Kentucky Archives Institute in July
  Tuesday, June 16, 2009
• Jobless rates up in 120 counties from April 2008 to April 2009
  Tuesday, June 02, 2009
• Kentucky’s jobless rate remains at 9.8 percent in April
  Tuesday, May 26, 2009
• Better Hearing and Speech Month observed in May
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
• State ready to accept claims for extended unemployment benefits
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
• Gov. Beshear proclaims May Vocational Rehabilitation Job Placement Month
  Thursday, May 07, 2009
• Jobless rates up in 120 counties from March 2008 to March 2009
  Tuesday, April 28, 2009
• Kentucky’s jobless rate jumps to 9.8 percent in March
  Friday, April 17, 2009
• KCDHH celebrates Deaf History Month with Web display
  Monday, April 06, 2009
• Jobless rates up in 120 counties from February 2008 to February 2009
  Wednesday, April 01, 2009
• Annual jobless rates up in 110 Kentucky counties in 2008 compared to 2007
  Monday, March 30, 2009
• Kentucky’s jobless rate jumps to 9.2 percent in February
  Thursday, March 26, 2009
• Jobless rates up in 119 counties from January 2008 to January 2009
  Thursday, March 19, 2009
• Carter County to get public funding for library
  Tuesday, March 17, 2009
• Kentucky’s jobless rate jumps to 8.7 percent in January
  Thursday, March 12, 2009
• Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate increases to 6.4 percent for 2008
  Friday, March 06, 2009
• Local Employment Offices Experiencing Power Outages - Those hardest hit will be closed or operating with minimal staff and limited services
  Friday, January 30, 2009
• Extension Granted to Employers to File Quarterly Report and to Pay Unemployment Contributions
  Friday, January 30, 2009
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases in December
  Friday, January 30, 2009
• KCDHH extends reach through town hall meetings
  Tuesday, January 13, 2009
• State agency greatly increases capacity to handle unprecedented number of unemployment claims
  Thursday, January 08, 2009
• Jobless rates up in 116 counties from November 2007 to November 2008
  Monday, December 29, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases in November
  Monday, December 22, 2008
• More than 10,500 Kentuckians may qualify for seven-week unemployment insurance extension
  Friday, December 05, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 112 counties from October 2007 to October 2008
  Tuesday, December 02, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate falls in October
  Monday, November 24, 2008
• Gov. Beshear awards $840,000 to West Kentucky to assist dislocated workers
  Wednesday, November 12, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 115 counties from September 2007 to September 2008
  Thursday, October 23, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases in September
  Monday, October 20, 2008
• More than $44 million paid to Kentuckians through extended unemployment insurance
  Wednesday, October 15, 2008
• KCDHH appoints dynamic leadership team
  Monday, October 13, 2008
• Vocational Rehabilitation seeks public’s vision for future
  Thursday, October 09, 2008
• Appalachian history focus of 20th annual Public Archives Symposium
  Tuesday, October 07, 2008
• Kentucky Archives Month Observed in October
  Wednesday, October 01, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 113 counties from August 2007 to August 2008
  Tuesday, September 30, 2008
• Office for the Blind seeks public input
  Thursday, September 25, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases to 6.8 percent in August
  Tuesday, September 23, 2008
• Local area technology center opens new education, training facility
  Wednesday, September 17, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 112 counties from July 2007 to July 2008
  Tuesday, August 26, 2008
• DeaFestival-Kentucky set for Labor Day weekend
  Thursday, August 21, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases to 6.7 percent in July
  Tuesday, August 19, 2008
• Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools Program marks successful first year with national award
  Wednesday, August 13, 2008
• Communication covered from all angles at the Kentucky State Fair
  Friday, August 08, 2008
• Kentucky state archivist elected to Council of State Archivists’ Board of Directors
  Friday, August 08, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 108 counties from June 2007 to June 2008
  Tuesday, July 29, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases to 6.3 percent in June
  Tuesday, July 22, 2008
• More than 36,000 Kentuckians may qualify for 13-week unemployment insurance extension
  Thursday, July 03, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 108 counties from May 2007 to May 2008
  Tuesday, July 01, 2008
• Two Kentuckians honored for their work with veterans employment
  Wednesday, June 25, 2008
• Archival research focus of Kentucky Archives Institute in July
  Monday, June 23, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases to 6.2 percent in May
  Thursday, June 19, 2008
• Creeping, crawling, flying bugs take over local public libraries during the 2008 Catch the Reading Bug summer reading program
  Thursday, June 12, 2008
• Kentucky receives grant to hold summit on dropout prevention
  Monday, June 09, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 67 counties from April 2007 to April 2008
  Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• Kentucky’s jobless rate decreases to 5.6 percent in April
  Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• Use precautions to prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss
  Monday, May 12, 2008
• Governor proclaims May OVR Job Placement Month
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 86 counties from March 2007 to March 2008
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• Kentucky’s March jobless rate increases to 5.7 percent
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
• Education Cabinet interactive site named “Best of Kentucky” award winner
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
• National Library Week Op-Ed - Building Community: Traditional or Virtual, Libraries Thrive in All Dimensions
  Monday, April 14, 2008
• Jobless rates down in 99 counties from February 2007 to February 2008
  Monday, April 07, 2008
• Kentucky’s February jobless rate unchanged at 5.2 percent
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
• Annual jobless rates lower in 93 Kentucky counties in 2007 compared to 2006
  Monday, March 31, 2008
• Kentucky SkillsUSA receives Lowe’s grant to support TeamWorks competition
  Friday, March 28, 2008
• Environmental Education Certification Program holds graduation ceremony
  Friday, March 14, 2008
• Jobless rates down in 88 counties from January 2007 to January 2008
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• Kentucky’s January jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008
• New State Archivist named
  Monday, March 03, 2008
• Office for the Blind seeks public input
  Monday, March 03, 2008
• Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent for 2007
  Wednesday, February 27, 2008
• Kentucky to host SkillsUSA National Conference
  Monday, January 28, 2008
• Jobless rates up in 74 counties from December 2006 to December 2007
  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
• Visor Communication Cards reduce barriers for deaf, hard of hearing motorists
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008
• Kentucky’s December 2007 jobless rate rises to 5.7 percent
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008
• Jobless rates fall in 106 counties from November 2006 to November 2007
  Wednesday, December 26, 2007
• Kentucky’s November 2007 unemployment rate falls to lowest point in more than six years
  Thursday, December 20, 2007
• Kentucky public libraries rank as most highly regarded local government service in new state survey
  Monday, December 17, 2007
• Education Meetings in December
  Thursday, November 29, 2007
• Jobless rates rose in 94 counties from October 2006 to October 2007
  Monday, November 26, 2007
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate down in October
  Monday, November 19, 2007
• Fletcher sends $500,000 to Western Kentucky for workforce training in energy-related industry
  Tuesday, November 06, 2007
• Vocational Rehabilitation honored nationally for mentor program
  Thursday, November 01, 2007
  A Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation program has received a national award for education and training.
• Kentucky launches statewide high-speed education network
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  New Kentucky Education Network (KEN) gives students more educational opportunities.
• Jobless rates increase in 107 counties from September 2006 to September 2007
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
• Kentucky unemployment rate released for September
  Friday, October 19, 2007
  Kentucky’s unemployment rate up from August, but more at work since September last year
• Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to develop statewide disaster preparedness training through FEMA-funded national initiative
  Wednesday, October 17, 2007
  KDLA will use funds from FEMA to help prepare state and local governments in Kentucky for emergencies.
• Berea College history focus of 2007 Public Archives Symposium
  Tuesday, October 09, 2007
  The 2007 Public Archives Symposium on Oct. 18 will spotlight Berea College's history.
• Celebrate your heritage during Kentucky Archives Week
  Thursday, October 04, 2007
  Kentucky Archives Week will be celebrated Oct. 7-13.
• Sixth annual Kentucky Archives Week to be observed October 7-13
  Wednesday, October 03, 2007
  The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives will host three “Lunch and Learn” talks Oct. 9-11 in Frankfort.
• Jobless rates rose in 61 counties from August 2006 to August 2007
  Monday, October 01, 2007
  From August 2006 to August 2007, 45 Kentucky counties had lower unemployment rates.
• New Web site combines Kentucky’s education, employment, economic development information
  Thursday, September 27, 2007
  Kentucky's education, employment and economic development information are now available at one easy-to-use Web site - e3.ky.gov.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate falls in August
  Wednesday, September 26, 2007
  Kentucky's August 2007 unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent.
• Kentucky to Observe National Celebrate ASL! at Folklife Festival in Frankfort
  Wednesday, September 19, 2007
  Celebrate ASL!, the centerpiece of Deaf Awareness Week, will be observed in Kentucky Sept. 21 at the Folklife Festival in Frankfort.
• Ky Tech System accepts Governor’s “Get Healthy Challenge”
  Wednesday, September 05, 2007
  Ky Tech area technology centers are set to kick-off Governor Fletcher's Get Healthy Kentucky Challenge Sept. 10.
• Education Cabinet secretary presents $374,000 check for training to Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Board
  Friday, August 31, 2007
  Education Cabinet Secretary Laura E. Owens presented a $374,000 check to the Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Board today for job training.
• Governor Appoints Deputy Secretary of Education Cabinet
  Thursday, August 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Dr. Fred P. Carter as deputy secretary of the Education Cabinet.
• Jobless rates drop in 77 counties from July 2006 to July 2007
  Thursday, August 30, 2007
  Unemployment rates go down in 77 Kentucky counties from July 2006 to July 2007.
• Kentucky’s longest-serving state archivist Richard N. Belding retires after 28 years
  Thursday, August 30, 2007
  Kentucky's longest-serving state archivist Richard N. Belding is retiring Aug. 31.
• New educational program empowers Kentucky schools to go green
  Wednesday, August 29, 2007
  Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC)launched an environmental program at Twenhofel Middle School Aug. 24.
• Kentucky gains jobs in some areas
  Friday, August 24, 2007
  Kentucky's July 2007 unemployment rate is 5.7 percent, the same as last July.
• Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  Monday, August 13, 2007
  Free hearing screenings will be given at the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 16-26 in the South Wing of the Kentucky State Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate decreases in June
  Tuesday, July 24, 2007
  The June 2007 unemployment rate in Kentucky fell to 5.4 percent.
• 36 Kentuckians win Education-at-Work Scholarships
  Thursday, July 19, 2007
  The Education Cabinet awarded 36 Education-at-Work Scholarships worth $1,000 each at its awards ceremony July 18.
• Federal tax credit program for employers extended, expanded
  Friday, July 13, 2007
  The federal government's Work Opportunity Tax Credit program has been extended.
• Jobless rates drop in 73 counties from May 2006 to May 2007
  Monday, June 25, 2007
  Unemployment rates went down in 73 Kentucky counties in May 2007.
• Exploring Kentucky Public Records
  Friday, June 22, 2007
  The 23rd Annual Kentucky Archives Institute is scheduled for July 13 in Frankfort.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
  Wednesday, June 20, 2007
  Kentucky's May unemployment rate went up slightly to 5.5 percent.
• Jobless rates down in 102 counties from April 2006 to April 2007
  Tuesday, May 29, 2007
  In April 2007, 102 Kentucky counties had lower unemployment rates compared to April 2006.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate drops in April
  Wednesday, May 23, 2007
  Kentucky's April 2007 unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent.
• May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
  Tuesday, May 01, 2007
  May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Did you know that of the 28 million Americans who have some degree of hearing loss, about one-third can attribute their hearing loss, at least in part, to noise?
• Jobless rates down in 104 counties from March 2006 to March 2007
  Thursday, April 26, 2007
  Unemployment rates fell in all but 16 Kentucky counties from March 2006 to March 2007.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate drops in March
  Friday, April 20, 2007
  Kentucky's unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent in March 2007.
• Jobless rates down in 74 counties from February 2006 to February 2007
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Jobless rates fell in 74 Kentucky counties between February 2006 and February 2007.
• Annual jobless rates lower in 80 Kentucky counties in 2006 compared to 2005
  Wednesday, April 04, 2007
  Annual unemployment rates were down in 80 Kentucky counties from 2005 to 2006.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate rose slightly in February
  Friday, March 30, 2007
  Kentucky's unemployment rate went up slightly in February 2007.
• Education Secretary Owens awards $50,000 to south central Kentucky workforce board
  Friday, March 30, 2007
  The Kentucky Education Cabinet awarded a $50,000 grant to the Barren River Area Development District March 23 for an in-depth regional labor market survey.
• National Deaf History Month Celebrates Milestones, Achievements
  Wednesday, March 21, 2007
  National Deaf History Month, March 13 - April 15, highlights three significant events in deaf culture history.
• Jobless rates down in 88 counties from January 2006 to January 2007
  Tuesday, March 20, 2007
  Unemployment rates were down in 88 Kentucky counties from January 2006 to January 2007.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate up slightly in January
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Kentucky added 2,000 jobs in January 2007 as the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly.
• Environmental Education Certification Program holds graduation ceremony
  Thursday, March 08, 2007
  Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) awarded 13 diplomas to nonformal environmental educators during the third annual certificate graduation ceremony on Feb. 28 in Elizabethtown.
• Education-at-Work Scholarship applications being accepted
  Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  The Kentucky Education Cabinet is offering $1,000 Education-at-Work Scholarships for non-traditional students.
• PBS program gives unique perspective of American life
  Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  The PBS special "Through Deaf Eyes" will be shown March 21, and a special panel discussion will be held on March 17 in Louisville.
• Two tax credit programs for employers extended
  Monday, February 05, 2007
  Employers may be eligible for tax credits for hiring members of qualified groups.
• Jobless rates down in 114 counties from December 2005 to December 2006
  Wednesday, January 31, 2007
  In December 2006, 114 Kentucky counties had lower jobless rates than in December 2005.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate down in December
  Wednesday, January 24, 2007
  Kentucky's seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 5.2 percent in December 2006.
• Jobless rates down in 107 counties from November 2005 to November 2006
  Tuesday, January 09, 2007
  Unemployment rates fell in 107 Kentucky counties from November 2005 to November 2006.
• Office for the Blind Seeks Public Input
  Tuesday, January 09, 2007
  The Kentucky Office for the Blind is seeking public input on its services, programs and activities.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate up in November
  Friday, December 22, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate rose from 5.2 percent in October 2006 to 5.5 percent in November 2006.
• Adopted veterans get visit from St. Nick and the Henderson Office of Employment and Training’s Angel Tree for Christmas
  Wednesday, December 20, 2006
  Seventy local veterans in assisted living homes will get a visit from St. Nick and the Henderson Office of Employment and Training's Veterans' Angel Tree Dec. 22.
• Jobless rates down in 108 counties from October 2005 to October 2006
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Unemployment rates are down in the majority of of Kentucky counties in October 2006 compared to October a year ago.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate down in October
  Monday, November 27, 2006
  Kentucky's October 2006 unemployment rate of 5.2 percent was below September 2006's rate of 5.3 percent.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate down in September
  Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in September.
• Kenton County librarian named state librarian, commissioner
  Thursday, October 05, 2006
  Kenton County Public Library Director Wayne Onkst has been named the new Kentucky state librarian and commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.
• Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Celebrates Kentucky Archives Week
  Tuesday, October 03, 2006
  The fifth annual Kentucky Archives Week will be held Oct. 8-14.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate down in August
  Thursday, September 21, 2006
  Kentucky's jobless rate decreased to 5.8 percent in August.
• State Librarian Makes History
  Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  Kentucky's State Librarian James A. Nelson is making history as he retires after 26 years in that position.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate up in July
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  Kentucky saw an increase in the unemployment rate in July 2006 because of a drop in manufacturing jobs caused by vacation and model changeover shutdowns in the state.
• Op-Ed article "What I Learned This Summer"
  Thursday, August 10, 2006
  Education Cabinet Secretary Virginia G. Fox has authored an Op-Ed piece drawing a parallel between her recent bout with cancer and the importance of teachers diagnosing reading problems with young schoolchildren.
• Jobless rates down in 61 counties from June 2005 to June 2006
  Wednesday, August 02, 2006
  Sixty-one Kentucky counties recorded lower unemployment rates in June 2006 as compared to June 2005.
• Help still available for hurricane Katrina evacuees in Kentucky
  Tuesday, August 01, 2006
  Two Kentucky-based Katrina hurricane reintegration counselors are available to help evacuees get back on their feet.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate up in June
  Wednesday, July 26, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate rose from 5.6 percent in May 2006 to 5.8 percent in June 2006.
• Pepsi Presents Check To Governor Fletcher, Kentucky Office For The Blind
  Friday, July 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Office for the Blind (OFB) received a $20,000 check from Pepsi July 20 to help fund tuition and books for postsecondary education students who are blind or visually impaired.
• 30 Kentuckians win Education at Work Scholarships
  Wednesday, July 12, 2006
  The Kentucky Education Cabinet presented 30 Education at Work Scholarships for $1,000 each July 11 at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
• Jobless rates down in 98 counties from May 2005 to May 2006
  Wednesday, June 28, 2006
  Unemployment rates fell in the majority of Kentucky counties from May 2005 to May 2006.
• New interest rate for state’s assistive technology loan program
  Wednesday, June 28, 2006
  The Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation has announced a new loan rate of 5.5 percent.
• Seventh annual DeaFestival to be held July 1 in Louisville
  Thursday, June 22, 2006
  The annual DeaFestival KY will celebrate the language, culture and diversity of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate drops to 5.6 percent in May
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate drops to its lowest point in 15 months in May.
• "The Past in Public Records" is theme of July 7 Institute
  Thursday, June 15, 2006
  The annual Kentucky Archives Institute will be held in Frankfort July 7.
• Share the Gift of Summer Reading, By First Lady Glenna Fletcher
  Monday, June 05, 2006
  Share the Gift of Summer Reading By First Lady Glenna Fletcher Encouraging Families to Participate in Public Library Summer Reading Programs and Share the Joys of Reading
• Jobless rates up in 67 counties from April 2005 to April 2006
  Friday, June 02, 2006
  Compared to April 2005, unemployment rates are up in 67 Kentucky counties in April 2006.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate up in April
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate goes up from 6 percent in March 2006 to 6.1 percent in April 2006.
• Kentucky awarded $955,500 to improve library technology
  Wednesday, May 24, 2006
  A $955,500 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will give more Kentuckians access to upgraded computers and the Internet at 116 libraries in the state.
• Automotive technology competition spotlights state’s best student technicians
  Monday, May 22, 2006
  High school students from across Kentucky competed in the Ford-AAA Student Auto Skills state competition in Newport May 12.
• First Auto Safety Awareness Day held in Campbellsville
  Friday, May 05, 2006
  Over forty students and instructors from secondary and postsecondary area schools joined together on Saturday, April 29, to kick-off a pilot project, Automobile Safety Awareness Day, in Campbellsville. Free auto safety checks, including tires, hoses, fluids, exhaust, engine and lights, were provided by the automotive technology departments at the Green County Area Technology Center (ATC) and the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC).
• Jobless rates up in 63 counties from March 2005 to March 2006
  Thursday, May 04, 2006
  Jobless rates rise in 63 Kentucky counties from March 2005 to March 2006.
• Kentucky Talking Book Library gets digital recording system
  Monday, May 01, 2006
  New digital recording equipment at the Kentucky Talking Book Library will improve the listening quality for patrons.
• Montgomery County student excels at state conference
  Thursday, April 27, 2006
  Nearly 900 high school students SkillsUSA members from across the state attended the SkillsUSA state conference and program competition held April 12-15.
• Retire the thought of retirement for 83-year-old state worker
  Thursday, April 27, 2006
  Louisville resident Christine Crowe is the oldest full-time employee of the Education Cabinet.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate down in March
  Wednesday, April 26, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate fell to 6 percent in March 2006.
• Largest Water Education Campaign kicks off in Kentucky
  Thursday, April 20, 2006
  One of the largest water education projects in the southeastern United States, the Commonwealth Water Education Project (CWEP), kicked off its five-year long campaign from Tuesday, April 4 -7, 2006, during National Earth Month.
• Annual jobless rates higher in 72 counties than state’s annual 2005 jobless rate
  Thursday, April 20, 2006
  In 2005, 72 Kentucky counties had higher annual unemployment rates than the state's annual jobless rate of 6.1 percent.
• Jobless rates up in 87 counties from February 2005 to February 2006
  Monday, April 10, 2006
  Unemployment rates rose in the majority of Kentucky counties from February 2005 to February 2006.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate unchanged in February
  Friday, March 31, 2006
  Kentucky's unemployment rate stayed at 6.3 percent from January 2006 to February 2006.
• Jobless rates up in 94 counties from January 2005 to January 2006
  Friday, March 17, 2006
  Unemployment rates went up in the majority of Kentucky counties from January 2005 to January 2006.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate goes down in January
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Kentucky's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.3 percent in January 2006.
• Environmental Education Certification Program holds graduation ceremony
  Friday, March 03, 2006
  The Education Cabinet presented diplomas to 33 nonformal environmental educators Feb. 22.
• Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate is 6.1 percent for 2005
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Kentucky's annual unemployment rate went up to 6.1 percent in 2005.
• Education at Work Scholarship applications being accepted
  Tuesday, February 28, 2006
  The Education Cabinet is accepting applications for its Education at Work scholarship.
• Office for the Blind seeks public input
  Monday, February 27, 2006
  The Kentucky Office for the Blind is seeking input from Kentuckians on its services.
• Carroll County Area Technology Center students participate in Job Shadow Day
  Monday, February 06, 2006
  Carroll County Area Technology Center (ATC) students visited 24-area businesses and industries during the 8th Annual National Groundhog Job Shadow Day (NGJSD) on February 2.
• Jobless rates up in 117 counties from December 2004 to December 2005
  Thursday, February 02, 2006
  Jobless rates rose in 117 counties in Kentucky from December 2004 to December 2005.
• Henderson Educator Named to Director’s Position
  Wednesday, February 01, 2006
  David Billingsley of Henderson County has been named the new executive director for the Office of Career and Technical Education.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate goes up in December
  Thursday, January 26, 2006
  The December 2005 unemployment rate in Kentucky rose slightly to 6.3 percent from 6.2 percent in November 2005.
• Jobless rates up in 118 counties from November 2004 to November 2005
  Wednesday, January 04, 2006
  Unemployment rates increased in the majority of Kentucky counties from November 2004 to November 2005.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate goes up in November
  Wednesday, December 21, 2005
  The preliminary November 2005 unemployment rate of 6.2 percent in Kentucky was an increase from the 6.1 percent revised rate in October 2005.
• Jobless rates up in 114 counties from October 2004 to October 2005
  Thursday, December 01, 2005
  In Kentucky, 114 counties reported higher unemployment rates in October 2005 than in October 2004.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate goes up in October
  Wednesday, November 23, 2005
  Kentucky reported a 6 percent seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October 2005.
• Kentucky Education Agencies To Receive $750,000 in Grants
  Friday, November 18, 2005
  Kentucky will receive the second highest grant mount among 17-winning states to improve high school graduation and college readiness rates.
• Klotter receives Thomas D. Clark Award
  Monday, November 14, 2005
  Georgetown College Professor Dr. James C. Klotter has received the 2005 Thomas D. Clark Kentucky Archives Week award.
• "Moonlight Schools" Creator is Focus of 2005 Archives Symposium
  Thursday, November 10, 2005
  This year's Public Archives Symposium will be held Nov. 16 at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
• Jobless rates up in 112 counties from September 2004 to September 2005
  Wednesday, November 02, 2005
  Unemployment rates rose in the majority of Kentucky counties from September 2004 to September 2005.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate goes up in September
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  The unemployment rate in Kentucky rose from 5.4 percent in August 2005 to 5.7 percent in September 2005.
• Fourth Annual Kentucky Archives Week October 9-15
  Thursday, September 29, 2005
  Kentucky Archives Week Oct. 9-15 is a great opportunity for Kentuckians to find out about their past and what's available to research the state's history.
• Jobless rates down in 68 counties from August 2004 to August 2005
  Wednesday, September 28, 2005
  Unemployment rates went down in the majority of Kentucky counties in August 2005.
• High Expectations Equal Success at Hazard High School
  Tuesday, September 27, 2005
  Hazard High School makes a big leap on the CATS Achievement index.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate drops
  Wednesday, September 21, 2005
  Kentucky's unemployment rate for August fell to 5.4 percent.
• State School Children Heed the Call to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims
  Monday, September 19, 2005
  Students across Kentucky are helping with fundraisers and collecting needed items for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Schools in Daviess, Franklin and Pike counties are featured in this release.
• Russell Co. Student Wins at National Competition
  Tuesday, September 06, 2005
  Zachary Stephens, a senior at Russell Co. High School and Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center finished first at SkillsUSA National Championship.
• Jobless rates up in 97 counties from July 2004 to July 2005
  Tuesday, September 06, 2005
  Unemployment rates went up in 97 Kentucky counties in July.
• Kentucky’s unemployment rate goes up in July
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Kentucky's July 2005 unemployment rate went up to 5.9 percent
• Jobless rates up in 86 counties from June 2004 to June 2005
  Wednesday, August 03, 2005
  More than 100 Kentucky counties reported an increase in the unemployment rate for June 2005.
• Kentucky’s jobless rate unchanged in June
  Wednesday, July 27, 2005
  The June 2005 Kentucky unemployment rate mirrored the May 2005 rate of 5.7 percent.
• 34 Kentuckians win Education at Work Scholarships
  Friday, July 22, 2005
  The Education Cabinet presented its 2005 Education at Work Scholarship at a Capitol Rotunda ceremony July 21.
• KET remembers Dr. Thomas Clark with new programs, special encore airings this week
  Wednesday, June 29, 2005
  KET will air special programs to honor Dr. Thomas Clark during the week.
• Dr. Clark's contribution to Kentucky's archives remembered
  Wednesday, June 29, 2005
  State Librarian and Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Commissioner James Nelson reflects on the contribution that Dr. Thomas Clark made to preserving the state's archives.
• Protect your hearing when celebrating with fireworks
  Monday, June 27, 2005
  Fireworks can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• Research focus of Kentucky Archives Institute in July
  Monday, June 20, 2005
  Scholars, researchers and genealogists can find valuable information at the 21st annual Kentucky Archives Institute July 8.
• County jobless rates mixed from April 2004 to April 2005
  Thursday, June 02, 2005
• State librarian elected to national post
  Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• Kentucky’s jobless rate up in April
  Tuesday, May 24, 2005
• Get hearing checked during May
  Friday, May 13, 2005
• Jobless rates down in 95 counties from March 2004 to March 2005
  Wednesday, May 04, 2005
• Kentucky’s jobless rate up slightly in March
  Thursday, April 28, 2005
• Jobless rates down in 79 counties from February 2004 to February 2005
  Thursday, April 14, 2005
• First graduating class in the nation, Environmental Education Certification Program
  Monday, April 04, 2005
   
• Annual unemployment rates higher in 74 counties than state’s annual 2004 jobless rate
  Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• Sight-impaired artist completes Kentucky Easter egg for White House
  Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• Jobless rates down in 97 counties from January 2004 to January 2005
  Thursday, March 17, 2005
• Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate plunges to 5.3 percent in 2004
  Friday, March 11, 2005
• Kentucky’s jobless rate increases to 4.9 percent in January
  Thursday, March 03, 2005
• KDLA’s Strategic Plan Receives National Recognition
  Monday, February 21, 2005
• Students get lesson on biodiversity at Governor’s Diversity Day
  Thursday, February 17, 2005
• Governor signs news service contract for visually impaired
  Wednesday, February 16, 2005
• Education officials support Governor’s Tuition Tax Credit
  Tuesday, February 08, 2005
• Kentuckians score mixed marks on environmental survey
  Tuesday, February 01, 2005
• New health insurance assistance offered for unemployed workers
  Tuesday, January 18, 2005
• Diane Harris receives the M.L. King, Jr. Citizenship Award
  Friday, January 14, 2005
• State ADA coordinator receives national advocacy award
  Tuesday, December 07, 2004
  Norb Ryan of Versailles recently received the Leadership in Advocacy Award for 2004. The award was presented to Ryan at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) conference in Bethesda, Md. on November 10, 2004. AUCD is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities.
• Workforce Commissioner Owens brings $5.3M in aid for Mayfield’s Continental Tire employees
  Monday, November 22, 2004
• State’s Workforce Commissioner presented funding to local workforce board for new training program
  Friday, October 22, 2004
  Commissioner Laura E. Owens, Department for Workforce Investment, Kentucky Education Cabinet, presented a check for  $119,720 to West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board representatives on Thursday, October 21, 2004, at the Caldwell County Industrial Training Center, Princeton, Ky.
• Governor’s Drug Assessment Supported by Education Leader
  Friday, September 03, 2004
  A southeastern Kentucky school official and leader in fighting substance abuse in his community is voicing his support for the Statewide Drug Control Assessment Summit 2004 Report.