(The Center Square) – Figures released Thursday by the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet show nearly all the state’s regions have unemployment rates lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
By TOM LATEK
Kentucky Today Apr 23, 2021
3 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) â The University of Louisville has received $750,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to launch a new program aimed at solving long-term health, economic and societal problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
The Pandemic-Related Product Acceleration & Responsive Entrepreneurship Program, or PRePARE, UofL researchers will join with members of the community, on innovative ideas that can expand existing companies or start new ones to bring those ideas to market.
Potential ideas include ways to track viral spread more efficiently, expand access to virtual services, or bring employees back to work safely.
We see 2021 as much closer to perfect vision than 2020 would have suggested. Like everything else but Zoom since the start of the pandemic, we hit the brakes but are now looking forward to a spirited year.Â
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Leading the drive is the newly elected KAGC board: Regina Stratton, administrative vice president/president-elect; David Davis, VP of programs (Dept. of Public Health); Maxine Rudder, treasurer (Bluegrass Green Source); Kelly Foreman, secretary (Criminal Justice Training); and at-large directors Natasha Lacy (Transportation Cabinet), Elizabeth Shiller (Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency) and Kevin Kelly (Fish & Wildlife.)
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UofL Trager Institute and Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic
Residents of Kentucky counties surrounding Louisville who are caring for a loved one age 60 and older can receive free services to support them in their caregiving role.
The Caregiver Program, coordinated by the University of Louisville Trager Institute, offers support and training through educational workshops, professionally facilitated support groups, individualized access to resources through case management and individual counseling. All services are provided virtually.
“One of the most important lessons I’ve learned being a 24/7 caregiver is there is always too much to do. My care receiver’s needs are continuous and I must find and prioritize time for myself to do the things that are important to me and make it possible to continue on,” said Sally, a participant in the Caregiver Program who asked to be identified by first name only. “The caregiver support group is one of those things. Talking w