HENDERSON, Ky. What used to be the offices of Dotiki Mine will house a new training center for dislocated coal miners looking to become skilled in a new career.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $472,000 in grant money will transform the offices that were vacated when the Dotiki Mine closed in 2019 into the Western Kentucky Regional Training Center. Webster and Union counties applied for the funds together, a news release said.
Webster and Union counties were also awarded more than $350,000 from the Delta Regional Authority, making the total funding for this project more than $800,000.
The center will use old mine land to train coal miners in new careers following mine closures and job loss in the industry.
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During its December 9, 2020, meeting, the GRADD Board of Directors announced its officers for 2021. Judge/Executive Brad Schneider incoming Chairman said “it is an honor to be named GRADD chairman and help lead an organization that does so much to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of northwest Kentucky. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the team at GRADD, to continue its legacy of community betterment and assistance for city and county governments.”
The Honorable Brad Schneider, Henderson County Judge/Executive has been elected Chairman. Judge Schneider has served as Henderson County Judge/Executive since 2016. He has previously served on the GRADD Board as Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice Chairman.