WORC Project
The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Delta Regional Authority, awarded the Northeast Kentucky Regional Health Information Organization a $1 million grant in an effort to provide job shadowing and training services to regional and local workforces for Substance Use Disorder/Opioid Use Disorder individuals in recovery.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Training Program
The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) initiative funded the development and projects invested in education, training and career support services in the Appalachian and Delta regions. NeKY RHIO (dba Kentucky RHIO) and partners provided computer-based training and classroom instruction for SUD/OUD individuals in recovery.
The Grant Period was from September 30, 2021 to September 29, 2024
Kentucky RHIO was proud to partner with Kentucky Career Center, Horizon Health, Pathways, Appalachian Kentucky Health Care Access Network (AKHCAN), Clark County Health Department – the Recovery Center, and Northeast Kentucky Substance Use Response Coalition. The WORC Project focused their efforts in the following 12 KY counties: Bath, Clark, Estill, Knox, Laurel, Lewis, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, Rowan, and Whitley.
To hear from some of our successful participants from the WORC Training Program click here.
To view the WORC Training Opportunities that were offered click here.
“ The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative is a WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity and is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”