Local Career Support
Connect with our Eastern Kentucky Runway Program team to receive step-by-step job support, meet with an empowerment coach, and begin your career journey with local mentors TODAY! We're located right here in Appalachia Kentucky!
Our team will get to know you as a person to provide training, coaching, and local career services. We support you at every stage of your professional development, tailoring the experience and resources to your specific needs.
How It Works
Fill Out the Form
Share a few key pieces of information so we can determine your first steps with the Eastern Kentucky Runway team. All services are free of charge. No cost to you!
Schedule a Call
Meet with our local Eastern Kentucky Runway empowerment coaches. We’ll help you determine your career path and match you with training, coaching, and jobs.
Find Local & Remote Jobs
Connect your skills with open jobs in healthcare, business, technology, and clean-energy right in Eastern Kentucky. Remote jobs are also available!
Who We Serve
The Eastern Kentucky Runway Program isn’t just another program run by outsiders. It is for Eastern Kentuckians, operated by Eastern Kentuckians. 100% of our team lives and works in Appalachia Kentucky.
Learn more
Our Program Supports:
Individuals without a regular, compensated job.
Our services are geared towards anyone 25-54 years old.
Specifically the counties of Bell, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Perry, and Pike.
If you live in Eastern Kentucky but don’t live in one of the 12 qualifying counties or match the other qualifying criteria, you should still apply for the program. Shaping Our Appalachian Region has other programs that can help you in similar ways.
How Our Career Services Can Help You
Find your calling and purpose for work
Understand and grow your talents and skills
Connect to training and career resources in KY
Earn competitive pay
Build community with others
Apply for the Eastern Kentucky Runway Program today
The Eastern Kentucky Runway Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to find a quality career built just for you. Connect with our local team to begin receiving personalized, one-to-one, support today!
Here's How To Start:
1. Fill out the form and the Eastern Kentucky team will reach out
2. Schedule a call with an empowerment coach to help determine your career path and match you with training, coaching, and jobs
3. Find local and remote jobs through SOAR Eastern Kentucky right in the local area or remote!
SkillUp is proud to partner with SOAR Eastern Kentucky Runway Program to help workers find their right career path.
