Welcome to The Center for Rural Development’s new international cooking series, “The Traveler’s Table” You don’t have to book an international trip to enjoy Brazilian cuisine or try crispy Thai fried spring rolls for the first time. Now, you can enjoy, and learn to make, the tastes and flavors of international cuisine at “The Traveler’s […]

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 Explore your creative side in The Center for Rural Development’s new painting classes.  Explore your creative side in The Center for Rural Development’s new painting series, “Your Own Painted Canvas – Where Fun Meets Art”. The Center’s fourth “Your Own Painted Canvas – Where Fun Meets Art” class will be on August 27th. Continuing the […]

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No-cost essential work skills training for unemployed and underemployed individuals in Harlan County

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Lisa Nicholas was so inspired by our painting class that she created a three-tiered cake

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Unemployed and underemployed individuals can now receive financial assistance for work skills training  The Center for Rural Development is providing essential work skills training classes and financial assistance for unemployed and underemployed individuals in 14 Kentucky coal-impacted counties. The classes include workforce skills training in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Learning to Lead, and Time Management & […]

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The Center for Rural Development, in partnership with the KCTCS schools, invites you to continue your education by attending one or more of these Certified Fiber Optics (CFO) training courses, to help you become the most qualified in your field!

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Carolyn Huffman of Metcalfe County is the winner of a houseboat vacation on Lake Cumberland

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Get started building your career and workforce training skills at our Business & Community Training Center.

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The Center for Rural Development, in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), is accepting grant proposals for the 2019 KY-ARC Flex-E-Grant program.

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The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute’s purpose is to develop future business leaders and entrepreneurs in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors from throughout The Center’s 45-county service area are encouraged to apply.

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