East Kentucky Works Podcast

Join us as we talk with Cris Ritchie about the exciting new Teleworks Academy from the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP). Learn how this enhanced program is creating personalized pathways to high-demand remote work opportunities, empowering Eastern Kentuckians to build stable, rewarding careers without having to leave home.The Teleworks Academy is an enhanced, free program by EKCEP, designed to equip Eastern Kentuckians with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to land and succeed in legitimate, long-term remote (work-from-home) careers.Core Mission: Its mission is to prepare, advance, and expand the workforce of Eastern Kentucky by making the global job market accessible from local homes. It focuses on turning job seekers into job ready candidates for high-demand remote roles.Biggest Benefit: The ability to secure a sustainable, higher-wage job while staying right here at home.Life-Changing Impact (ROI):Eliminates the Need to Move: Job seekers can access the global economy an