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EKU Workforce Development provides quality education, innovative programs, and lifelong learning to enrich and support diverse communities.

10/13/2026

Inspire your team. Elevate performance. 🌟
Great leaders know that motivated employees are the key to a thriving workplace. In our Motivating Employees course, you'll explore proven strategies to boost engagement, strengthen team performance, and create a positive work environment where employees can succeed.
📅 November 12, 2026
⏰ Thursday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Discover practical leadership techniques that help bring out the best in every member of your team.
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Register today: https://www.eku.edu/workforce-development/
EKU Employee Scholarship Registration: https://success.eku.edu/register/pd_scholarship_2026

10/11/2026

🍂 Falling into a little break!
EKU Workforce Development & Community Engagement will be out of the office October 12–13 for Fall Break. We’ll be back October 14, refreshed and ready to help you keep learning and growing!

10/09/2026

👉We’re proud to have our Executive Director, Susan Cornelius, representing EKU Workforce Development & Community Engagement at the SOAR Summit in Corbin, KY!

Held at the Corbin Arena, Appalachia’s premier event brought together leaders, communities, and partners to share what’s working and build what’s next. We’re excited to be part of the conversation, connecting education and workforce opportunities with the people shaping our region’s future!

Learn more about EKU Workforce here: https://www.eku.edu/workforce-development/
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10/08/2026

❄️ Turn your porch into a winter wonderland!
Join us for our Winter Wonderland Porch Leaners Workshop and create your own festive 5-foot seasonal decoration! Choose from a “Welcome” design featuring snowflakes or a cheerful snowman with “Let It Snow,” then personalize your porch leaner with your favorite colors. ☃️🎨
Using easy-to-follow stencils, this beginner-friendly workshop makes it simple to create a beautiful winter decoration you’ll be proud to display all season long. No painting experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for a fun evening of crafting!
📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Perkins Building, Room 219
💲 Registration Fee: $22
🎨 $45 supply fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class
✨ Ages 65+ are eligible for FREE classes! Please call 859-622-1228 to register.
https://aceware.ceo.eku.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=26FKRCE008

09/30/2026

EKU Workforce Development & Community Engagement is on the move! 🚗✨
🤝Director Shari VanHoose and Executive Director Susan Cornelius are networking and collaborating with Kentucky’s community health center leaders and partners at the Kentucky Primary Care Association while sharing the learning and workforce development opportunities EKU has to offer!
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Interested in what EKU Workforce Development has to offer? Explore opportunities and learn more here: https://www.eku.edu/workforce-development/
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09/29/2026

Manage stress. Boost resilience. Thrive at work. 🌿
Stress is inevitable—but it doesn't have to control your day. Join our Managing Stress course to identify common stressors, understand their impact on your well-being and performance, and discover practical strategies for building resilience and maintaining a healthier work-life balance.
📅 November 5, 2026
⏰ Thursday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Invest in your well-being and develop skills that benefit both your personal and professional life.
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Register today: https://www.eku.edu/workforce-development/
EKU Staff Scholarship: https://success.eku.edu/register/pd_scholarship_2026
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09/24/2026

👉Our Director, Shari VanHoose, is representing EKU at the 2026 Kentucky League of Cities Conference & Expo! We’re proud to see her connecting with communities across the Commonwealth and sharing the opportunities at EKU. ❤️🤍
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Interested in EKU Corporate Educational Partnerships?
🔗Learn more here: https://www.eku.edu/corporate-partners/
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09/23/2026

Skills in action! 🧑‍🏭🔥 Our Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Certificate Program students are showing off the skills they’ve developed so far in their Welding course. From hands-on practice to real-world techniques, they’re building a strong foundation for success in the manufacturing industry!
📣Interested in learning more? Visit: https://www.eku.edu/workforce-development/
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09/21/2026

Happy birthday, Amanda! 🎉 We hope your day is filled with happiness, laughter, and everything you love.
Thank you for all you do—we’re so lucky to have you on our team! 🎂🥳

Address

521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY
40475

Telephone

+18596221164

Website

https://linktr.ee/ekuworkforce_communityed

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