 Thursday, April 8, 2021 | Louisville, KY
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+ Brookings Institution produces report focused on Louisville
 Brookings institution produced the first report of its kind focused on Louisville this week. The report, “How Louisville can become a strong and more equitable hub for AI and data economy jobs,” observed and analyzed the steps Louisville is taking and can take to embrace artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the internet of things.
“This report shows that we’re on the right path, and that with the right focus and right people at the table we can be a model. We must make sure that table is an inclusive one and that we are reaching underserved populations so that they too can be a part of the new economy,” said Mayor Greg Fischer.
The report was discussed in depth during this week's Future of Work Summit.
Click here to read the full report.
+ Mayor's Give a Day has been expanded to a full month
 On April 1st, Mayor Greg Fischer joined representatives from SOS, Metro United Way, and other volunteers to kick off the annual Mayor's Give a Day.
Give A Day started as a one-day service opportunity in 2011. The city set a new world record in 2019 with 235,000 volunteers and acts of compassion. This year’s Give A Day has been expanded to a full month in celebration of National Volunteer Month and to allow non-profits and volunteers more time to plan and participate in safe service projects.
Group and individual projects are offered, some may be virtual, while others are offered in-person in compliance with CDC and Kentucky Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines to protect the health and safety of participants, and many will be outdoors.
Many of the participating non-profit agencies have flexible dates and will work with you to find a place and time that is convenient.
Individuals or groups wanting to find a project should visit mygiveaday.com, where projects and needs submitted by local non-profit agencies and other groups are listed. Individuals and companies should also use the website to report their own community service.
Click here to learn more
+ Head Start program is now enrolling children 3&4
 Arabic
Kinyarwanda
Spanish
Swahili
Catholic Charities in partnership with Head Start early childhood education to enroll children 3 &4. Families must be able to provide their own transportation and must qualify for the Child Care Assistance Program subsidy (formerly Three C's) through the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services.
Anyone who speaks English or Spanish can fill out an application online at www.ovec.org. Those who need help in other languages can receive assistance over the phone with an interpreter.
Families that are interested can contact Madison McMullen at mmcmullen@archlou.org or (502) 509-6715.
+ JCPS is now providing COVID-19 rapid testing for students, staff, and families
 Testing at drive-thru sites are now available by appointment to any JCPS student, employee, and parent/guardian who feels they may have been exposed to COVID-19, including those who are asymptomatic.
A limited number of unscheduled walk-up/drive-ups will be accommodated as available.
Adults are asked to bring a photo ID.
Click here to schedule an appointment.
+ West Louisville Resource Connection
 The Kentucky Career Center at Nia will host a Resource event each Tuesday in the Parking lot of the Nia Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Mobile outreach unit will provide an array of resources such as:
- HIV/AIDS testing
- Transportation supportive services to
- Medical appointments
- the pharmacy to pick up medications
- Covid Supplies
- Medicaid enrollment
- Food (Prepared and Packaged to take)
- Medicaid enrollment
- Drug & Alcohol treatment & Recovery Coaching
- Connection to training & employment and much more!
Each week more resources will be added!
+ Registration is now open for KRM citizenship classes
 Did you know the United States changed the citizenship test questions under the Trump administration and then later reverted to the former test when the Biden administration took office?
Get help preparing for the correct test at one of KRM's free virtual citizenship classes.
To register, contact Jason Wade, Citizenship Coordinator, at (502) 938-0614 or jwade@kyrm.org
Click here for more information.
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