Thursday August 6, 2020 | Louisville, KY.
Updates and News
+ Join us for 2020 WorldFest Cultural Celebration, a Virtual Event!
This virtual event will be held from Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4, 2020.
WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 18th anniversary virtually with four days of expanded world food, music, dance, culture and education from August 31 - September 4, 2020
"Cities that embrace and encourage their international citizens and cultures will thrive, have a stronger quality of life and will attract new growth and jobs,” Mayor Greg Fischer said.
With over 100 languages spoken in the Louisville public schools and 35 percent of the city’s population growth over the past 18 years coming from international residents from over 150 different countries throughout the world, Louisville is more culturally diverse than ever before.
+ City provides rental and utility assistance programs to aid residents impacted by COVID-19
Louisville Metro Government reminds residents about the availability of rent and utility assistance for income eligible households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two programs were launched in July to help residents in need of assistance: the Eviction Prevention Program and LIHEAP Summer Cooling.
Both programs are administered by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply for both programs utilizing an automated appointment system described below.
Eviction Prevention Assistance Program
How to apply:
Jefferson County residents can call the automated scheduler at 502-977-6636 or visit online at EvictionPRevention.itfrontdesk.com.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
How to apply: Jefferson County residents can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
+ Manufacturing Training is Now Available Online with KentuckianaWorks!
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"I arrived in the United States in July of 2019. I came from a French-speaking country and wanted to learn English, so I came here to learn. By the grace of God, one day a woman asked us if we were interested in learning the forklift. During the one week of training I met wonderful people who helped me a lot and who continue to do so until today. This training and especially this certificate goes a long way and I know it will bring things into my life soon. Thanks to all the members of KMCC once again!" -Koffi Awoku |
KentuckianaWorks manufacturing training will help prepare you for a better career with good pay. The Manufacturing Training and Employment Connection (M-TEC) is a free, in-depth 3-week program where you can earn multiple certificates valued by manufacturing employers.
Get credentials in high demand:
- Safety Training Certificate
- OSHA 10 Card
- Forklift Certificate
- Lean Manufacturing Certificate
Graduates will get to attend their own private virtual hiring event with top local employers. Although this training is free, there are a limited number of available spots in the next class, which runs from August 17-September 4.
Click below and complete the online form to enroll or call (502) 276-9711 ext. 4001.
+ Join the Community Advisory Board Coordinated by the Center for Health Equity
The Public Health and Wellness department is launching the Community Advisory Board! This Board will be coordinated by the Center for Health Equity and seeks to define expansive, transformative, and antiracist visions across root causes for our upcoming Health Equity Report. The 20-member Board will also be informed about and provide input to our ongoing COVID-19 emergency response efforts. Members will receive payment – either to them directly or the organizations they represent.
See attached for the nomination form with more information. If there is anyone you know who may be a good fit, you can nominate them yourselves or send the form directly to them. Meetings plan to begin in September (you can see the process steps within the nomination form).
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