Advance your career with Summit House’s Professional Development Programs. We offer resources and opportunities to enhance your professional skills and confidence. With unemployment rates at 5.1% in Lawrence County and 5.3% in Carter County—higher than both state and national averages—our programs are designed to create pathways to economic stability and career growth.
“Professional Prep Lab”
Equipping individuals with essential job search and career advancement skills:
- Resume writing and optimization
- Mock interview practice
- Professional communication skills
- Job application strategies
- Personal branding guidance
- Cover letter development
- Professional networking skills
- Career planning support
Career Days, Job Shadowing, and Mentoring
Providing insights and hands-on experiences to prepare for future careers:
- Industry professional connections
- Workplace observation opportunities
- One-on-one mentorship matching
- Career exploration workshops
- Professional networking events
- Industry-specific guidance
- Skill development planning
- Career path exploration
“The Tech Toolkit”
Enhancing digital skills crucial for the modern workplace:
- Computer basics and advanced skills
- Popular software applications
- Digital communication tools
- Online collaboration platforms
- Data management basics
- Internet safety and ethics
- Professional online presence
- Technology troubleshooting
Workshops on Financial Wellness
Educating on financial management for personal and professional stability:
- Budgeting fundamentals
- Saving strategies
- Financial planning basics
- Credit management
- Investment education
- Debt management
- Banking basics
- Financial goal setting
Join our growing community! Contact us at (606) 713-0898 or email programs@summithouse-ky.org to learn more about our professional development programs and how you can get involved. We are currently in our development phase, actively engaging with community partners to build programs that serve Lawrence and Carter Counties.
Programs will be offered at partner locations throughout our service area. Financial assistance will be available – we believe professional development should be accessible to everyone.
Together, we can unlock potential and climb higher toward our goals.
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