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    Richard (Rick) A. Games

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    Elizabethtown, KY 42701

    “At the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation (EHCIF), we have the great honor of representing an economic powerhouse in the Bluegrass State. From manufacturing to defense to health care, Elizabethtown and Hardin County’s strong, diverse economy attracts incredible opportunities to our region. We invite you to explore Elizabethtown and Hardin County using the resources on this site and contact us if we can be of assistance.”

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December 11, 2014

EHCIF HOLDS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

The Elizabethtown/Hardin County Industrial Foundation sponsored an appreciation luncheon for the manufacturing/service providers located in the industrial parks in Elizabethtown, Hardin County.  The luncheon was held at the Historic State Theater on December 9, 2014 and was catered by the Stone Hearth Restaurant.
Greg Jenkins, Chairman of the Board of the EHCIF welcomed all in attendance and expressed appreciation for the continued support of economic development in Elizabethtown.
Rick Games, President of the EHCIF gave a brief overview of the new and expanding industry activity  for 2014.  He also introduced the guest speaker.  Josh Benton, Executive Director, Workforce Development, Kentucky  Cabinet for Economic Development.  Benton spoke about the Kentucky Skills Network  and the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KYFAME) programs.
Kentucky Skills Network http://www.thinkkentucky.com/workforce/default.aspx
The Kentucky Skills Network helps companies find ways to maintain and grow a thriving workforce based on market demands. They are a partnership of dedicated workforce professionals from the Cabinet for Economic Development, Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, Labor Cabinet, and the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. Services offered include:
Pre-Employment Resources :    Recruitment and Job Placement;  Workforce Assessment;  Labor market Information;  Job Posting;  Pre-Apprenticeship;  Pre-Employment Training
Workforce Training:   Training Incentives;  Customized Training; OSHA & Safety Training; Registered Apprenticeship Training
Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education http://www.kyfame.com/
KY FAME is a company –sponsored partnership of regional employers who share the goal of creating a pipeline of highly skilled workers.  Employers actually start training students while they are still in school.  Students receive hands-on and classroom training that gives them access to high-paying advanced manufacturing jobs.

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