Bowling Green, KY (January 15, 2021) – The pandemic forced many to consider an alternative form of employment: remote work! If you were able to make the conversion from brick-and-mortar to work-at-home (WAH) without having to change jobs, you were very fortunate. Those individuals who could not had to start all over. This often meant a brand-new application process that …
Wham! Connected Nation’s greatest hits of 2020
By Jessica Denson, Communications DirectorConnected Nation Bowling Green, KY (December 14, 2020) – Every year, during the holidays, my friends circulate this ridiculous challenge — try not to be “Whammed!” Basically, the person who goes the longest without hearing the original version of “Last Christmas” by Wham! wins. We’re not the only ones. The challenge is so popular that it …
How Digital Works is helping military spouses and their families
Fort Campbell, KY (December 7, 2020) – Digital Works launched its one-of-a-kind job creation program in 2020 in the Fort Campbell area. Recent graduate Carrie Bluett shares why she believes this program is important for military spouses and their families. Watch her video below. To learn more head to digitalworksjobs.org.
How Connected Nation’s Digital Works program helps military spouses
Fort Campbell, KY (December 7, 2020) – Digital Works launched its one-of-a-kind job creation program in 2020 in the Fort Campbell area. Recent graduate Liz Marie Morales Ortiz shares why she believes this program is important for military spouses and veterans. Watch her video below. To learn more head to digitalworksjobs.org.
When You Thank A Veteran: Some Advice from a Military Spouse
Fort Campbell, Ky (November 12, 2020) –Yesterday, November 11, 2020, the nation stopped what they were bickering about, discussing in depth, and dwelling on their fears to say “thank you” to a group of individuals who have fought and are fighting to give us the freedom to speak our minds and live as we chose. Aside from the standard get-together, …
USDA Rural Development Announces Funding for Connected Nation Digital Works Training Program
Bowling Green, Ky (November 6, 2020) – USDA Rural Development of Kentucky announced funding to enhance career mentoring as well as job training in rural communities through the Digital Works program. Kentucky State Director for USDA Rural Development Hilda Legg spoke with RFD-TV about how this initiative will support veterans and military spouses across Kentucky. “Our country owes so much to our military families …
New Funds for Career Readiness Program Help Military Spouses and Veterans Find Remote Jobs
Bowling Green, Ky (November 6, 2020) – USDA Rural Development of Kentucky is providing funds for a career mentoring and job training program for people living in rural areas. Through the Digital Works program, the year-long grant will specifically support job placement assistance for veterans and military families. Connected Nation Director of Communications Jessica Denson spoke with RFD-TV, a broadcast group that …
Connected Nation Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
Washington, DC (October 19, 2020) – Connected Nation won a Gold Rank for its Digital Works Website, a project in the category of Special Purpose Website of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented last week at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference. IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development …
USDA Rural Development Announces Funding for Digital Job Training Program for Military Spouses, Veterans, and Families
Bowling Green, Ky. (October 14, 2020) – USDA Rural Development of Kentucky announced today a nearly $85,000 grant to support Connected Nation’s Digital Works program in the state. “Rural development is here to create an improved economy and quality of life for rural communities across the state of Kentucky.” said Hilda Legg, State Director of Kentucky for USDA Rural Development, …
How to “Pandemic Proof” the National Labor Force
Bowling Green, Ky. (September 3, 2020) – Congress, through the HEALS Act, is debating how to provide additional relief for Americans hit hard by the coronavirus shutdowns. We’ve all watched as things have seemed to move forward only to stall again. Responding to the overwhelming need of the American worker and American business right now is a tall order. The …