Kentucky LOOP is an extension
Kentucky LOOP is an extension of the Metro College Program and allows students to receive a monthly housing / living stipend for up to 36 months or completion of an Associate Degree (whichever comes first) in addition to 100% paid tuition.
To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following requirements:
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Secure employment at UPS
a. Must work Sunday – Thursday operation
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Submit Kentucky LOOP interest form
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Have a cumulative HS GPA of 2.5 or greater and submit to askloop@ups.com
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Complete all steps to become a Metro College participant
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Enroll and successfully complete (C or better) a minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters
6. Sign Metro College and Kentucky LOOP students agreements each semester
For additional information, you can visit the following sites:
1. Kentucky LOOP section on the Metro College site at: https://metro-college.com/benefits/loop 2. UPS Jobs KY site: https://www.upsjobsky.com/ups-kentucky-loop/
We will be conducting LIVE information sessions, via Google Meet at the following times:
Thank you.
Do you know youth that need help getting connected?
The Louisville Youth Network connects people ages 16-24 with resources they want:
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Summer Reading Begins June 1! Pre-Register Now
The Louisville Free Public Library’s annual 10-week Summer Reading Program encourages children and teens to read for fun over the summer and helps them avoid summer learning loss. School-aged children simply read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books to complete the program.
Studies have shown that children who participate in public library summer reading programs increase their enjoyment of reading, improve their reading skills, and return to school better prepared to learn.
LFPL’s Summer Reading Program starts June 1 and is FREE to all area youth, birth - 12th grade. You can pre-register:
To complete the program, simply read the designated number of books:
- PRESCHOOLER (birth - age 5): 20 books
- SCHOOL-AGE (kindergarten - 5th grade): 10 books
- TEEN (6th - 12th grade): 6 books
All program completers will receive a Camp LFPL fanny pack and free passes to local attractions, including: Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, Locust Grove, Squire Boone Caverns, Hwang’s Martial Arts, and a Racing Louisville soccer game, and these sweet treats: Ehrler’s Ice Cream, Fazoli’s Lemon Ice, and an ice cream cone from participating area McDonald’s. Plus, every completer is automatically entered for a chance to win one of our Grand Prize giveaways.
While you’re registering, be sure to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Cultural Pass presented by the Fund for the Arts, the Arts & Culture Alliance, Louisville Metro Government, and the Louisville Free Public Library!
Eviction Prevention/Rental Assistance now available
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, in partnership with the Neighborhood Place network, is proud to once again offer Eviction Prevention/Rental Assistance for households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility includes:
- Jefferson County residency
- Owe rent related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Household income up to 80% AMI (Area Median Income) within the previous 60 days
Additional criteria includes:
- Be a renter legally residing in Jefferson County
- Have a legally binding lease that covers the assistance period, and
- Demonstrate household has been financially impacted by COVID-19.
How to apply:
For more details:
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The Portland Art Camp is open to all of Metro Louisville for Middle School aged kids. Students will learn creative thinking, problem solving skills, and team building through the arts. This 2 week camp spends 4 hours a day (10am - 2pm) giving students the resources they need to get inspired by the arts and learn from working artists.
For more info hit the link!
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June 3-13
The annual Ali Festival, a celebration that marks the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s passing and celebrates his impactful legacy and love for Louisville, will take place June 3-13, 2021. With the recent societal issues that continue to shake up our world—the coronavirus pandemic, a reawakening of racial justice and equality, and a consequent downturn in the tourism industry—the 2021 Muhammad Ali Festival is crafted to provide inspiration, entertainment, education, and activation through events that generate a sense of unity, justice, and a rebirth of Muhammad Ali’s hometown of Louisville.
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Louisville Parks and Recreation offers three outdoor pools, as well as 30 spraygrounds and spraypads to help keep you cool in the summer. Click Here for hours and locations. For more information, contact the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.
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Cultural Pass Available June 1st
The 2021 Cultural Pass offers families in Greater Louisville with children ages 0-21 access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by 51 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through August 8, 2021.
The Cultural Pass is designed to inspire, explore, and discover new experiences. After going virtual last year, this year Cultural Pass will offer both virtual and in-person experiences so that every family can participate in a way that works for them!
Created from Vision Louisville, the Cultural Pass is an innovative initiative to promote art and culture and improve summer learning in our community
How to Register (FREE)
Visit the Louisville Free Public Library’s website, https://www.lfpl.org/summerreading/,and follow link to sign up for the 2021 Cultural Pass and the Summer Reading Program.
For more information, visit https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/
No Memorial Day waste collection, drop-off locations closed Saturday
There will be no residential garbage, recycling, yard waste or bulky waste collection within the Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits) on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day because of the holiday. To receive automatic reminders of changes due to holidays, download our Recycle Coach app at the App Store on on Google Play.
Residents who rely on private waste haulers should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.
Also, our three staffed recycling drop-off locations, the Waste Reduction Center, and the Haz Bin hazardous waste disposal site, will be closed on Saturday, May 29 in recognition of the holiday and closed on Monday as usual. A map and complete list of the drop-off sites and regular operating hours can be found at our website.
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Paving Projects & Road Work - Week of May 31
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of May 31, 2021. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
- Heafer Rd. from N. English Station Rd. to La Grange Rd.
- Hersfield Rd. from Heafer Rd. to Hagen Rd.
- Parkfield Rd. from Heafer Rd. to dead end
- Hagen Rd. from Hersfield Rd. to dead end
- Arnold Palmer Blvd. from Landmark Dr. to Aiken Rd.
- Colonial Springs Rd. from Factory Ln. to Spring Station Rd.
- Sample Ct. from Sample Way to dead end
- Sample Way from Colonial Springs Rd. to Spring Station Rd.
- Sapling Springs Pl. from Sample Way to dead end
- Squire Springs C.t from Sample Way to dead end
- Alanadale Dr. Speed Humps
- Sunflower Ave. Speed Humps
- Swaps Ln. Speed Humps
Tower Rd off of Preston Hwy will be closed on Saturday June 5th between 7AM and 7PM to replace a dual pipe culvert. Emergency services will be notified of this closure.
Large Item Pick Up Project in Area J the week of May 31
Click the map for a detailed view of Area J, where Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of May 31. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, May 28. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly.
To receive information , check the Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.
Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly.
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Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area E the week of May 31
Click the map for a detailed view of Alley Area E.
The Alley Action Clean-up initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.
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How to Sign up for Gov Delivery
Signing up for gov delivery is a great way to stay informed of development proposals in your our District. See the graphic below to learn how!
Meetings for the Metro Council
Metro Council Meetings Now Live-streaming on Facebook
Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
Find, Submit School Forms
To find and submit all the forms students need, from immunizations to school permissions, before school starts, click here. To access the forms, parents or guardians will need to set up a Parent Place account and login that’s different than their Parent Portal login information. JCPS has developed a Parent Place Video if families need help setting up an account or accessing the forms.
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Request a Chromebook/ Device, Hotspot
To request a device or hotspot to use during NTI 2.0, click here. Individual schools will notify families soon about their Chromebook/ device or Wi-Fi hotspot request, and will handle distribution. For more details, click here.
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Driver’s License Updates
There have been some changes in Driver’s Licenses in Kentucky and a mail-in renewal option ends on June 30. Here are some updates:
More information is at this fact sheet or visit Drive.Ky.gov or DriveJefferson.com.
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Free Financial Navigator service
LHOME, Louisville’s only non-profit Community Development Financial Institution has partnered with Metro Government to launch a free Financial Navigator service for residents looking for financial resources during the pandemic. Below, you will find the press release:
https://louisvilleky.gov/news/city-partners-lhome-launch-free-financial-navigator-service-residents
And the link to the referral form:
https://fecpublic.force.com/fecbot/s/referral?c__city=0016f00002aWu1uAAC&type=Financial_Navigator
Job Opportunities
City of Shively Hiring
Hiring Two (2) Part-Time Positions – ABC Administrator & Agent
Return application, Application, to Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Hwy., Shively KY, 40216 or email to b.chesterburton@shivelyky.gov.
Powers and duties.
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator shall be responsible for implementation of all laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to the operation of premises licensed to sell, manufacture, or distribute alcoholic beverages within the city.
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator shall be under the direct supervision of the Mayor and shall account to the Mayor for all actions in the department.
Grant Writer Job Description
The City of Shively is seeking to hire a Grant Writer to write and oversee grant proposals and projects. The Grant Writer will write coherent, organized, and compelling proposals. Knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach income goals are essential for strategic planning. The Grant Writer will collaborate with various departments to assist with other projects, and develop relationships with key stakeholders.
To ensure success you need to write well, have proficient knowledge of project management and fundraising methods. Preferred applicants are deadline-driven team players with multi-tasking abilities. City of Shively Grant Writer Job Description
Email resume and cover letter to mitzi.kasitz@shivelky.gov or mail to City of Shively, 3920 Dixie Hwy, Shively, KY 40216.
Come work for Louisville Metro Government
You can search for all open positions and submit your application now.
Note: For assistance with the application process, please contact the NEOGOV Customer Support Help Desk at (855) 524-5627 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Click here to view current job openings!
🗃Resource: Grant information(Save & Share)
This website has a listing of all grants and a summary at the top with information about how much has been awarded and how much is outstanding, along with a some summary information about minority and women-owned businesses.
Click here for more info.
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MetroSWAP - A Safe Zone for Online Sellers
Did you just sell an item online and need a place to meet to complete the transaction? Marketplace, Craig's List, and all other online sellers, if you are looking for a public place to exchange your items, look no further than in the parking lot of a police station. Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? Again, a great place to consider is at a MetroSWAP Zone.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones around the city. These areas are located outside of some of our Divisions. There is 24 hour video surveillance.
Tips for using MetroSWAP:
- Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station.
- Meet only during daylight hours.
- Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time.
- Meet in the parking lot. There will be two (2) designated parking spots at each location for use.
- Make this interaction brief and to the point.
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Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website
The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.
Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
Please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111
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Report an issue now with the Metro311 Online Reporting system
For more than 30 years, Metro311 has been the city's customer service center.
If you have any issues with animals, business concerns, garbage, parks, property maintenance, etc., you can use Metro311 to report. Once a service request is entered, the appropriate agency will respond. *Please note* - Following an inspection, a service request may be transferred to a department other than the one it was originally assigned in order to ensure the request is properly handled.
For convenience, Metro311 has a downloadable app. When you download the free app to your iPhone or Android you can submit service requests immediately. Use it, if you need a city service and help with non-emergency issues. Just search for "Louisville Metro 311" in your app store.
For more info visit here.
Crime Maps - Updated Daily
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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
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