The purpose of this federal law is to better align the workforce system with education and economic development effort to create a collective response to economic and labor market challenges on the national, state, and local levels. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act continues the trend in workforce legislation by further engaging the private sector to lead local workforce efforts and focuses on introducing increased flexibility and accountability of board members.
The law encourages an improved response to labor market needs by connecting board performance to outcomes that require an understanding of the correlation between training investments and economic return. Changes in the legislation prompt Workforce Development Boards to be increasingly engaged in the business of collaboration, convening and partnership.
Workforce Development Board The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a 23-member board responsible for managing local workforce development projects for the eight counties of the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Area. The board in partnership with the local elected officials, are responsible for being strategic analysts/innovators, investors, brokers, collaborators and conveners in the region and hosting conversations within the region to better align workforce resources and understand the complexities of the regional labor markets.
Career Centers (www.ltcareercenter.org) The Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail offers a one-stop solution to employers and job seekers. With four full-service centers in the area, both employers and job seekers have direct access to information about everything from job openings to specialized assistance and training programs. The Career Center staff is also available to help employers access the most recent labor market information, on-the-job training opportunities and other employment-related assistance.
For information regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program please contact one of the following Career Centers:
Workforce Development Board 3-Year Strategic Plan
The 2021, 3-Year Plan is now available. Click HERE to open PDF version.
Bardstown Career Center 860 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Bardstown, KY 40004
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm (ET)
Phone: 270-216-0877
Elizabethtown Career Center 233 Ring Road, Suite 100 Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm (ET)
Phone: 270-766-5115
Lebanon Career Center 516 Workshop Lane Lebanon, KY 40033