Appalachian young people speak on the past and present impact of the coal industry and their hopes for the future.
Appalachian Youth: Coal Helped, It’s Not Our Future
Appalachian Youth: On The Great And Not So Great In Our Appalachia
Three Appalachian youth share perspectives on what it’s like to be young in the region right now – including the great parts & not so great parts – and talk about why they love this place so deeply.
TeleworksUSA: Connecting People & Jobs
Did you know that there are over 700 job openings listed at TeleworksUSA ? This program, formerly Kentucky Teleworks, is run by Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) in Hazard. TeleworksUSA connects people with opportunities to work from home here in the Appalachian Mountains, no matter where their employer might be. WMMT attended an open house to […]
AML Program: A Regional Investment Opportunity
Kendall Bilbrey and Eric Dixon speak about their new research report on the Abandoned Mine Lands Program, which includes input from a broad range of stakeholders across the Appalachian region. The report analyzes the history and impact of the AML Program and identifies potential improvements that could provide jobs and other economic benefits in the […]
