Team LAUNCH

Workshops and academic improvement

We offer free virtual and in-person workshops designed to help you strengthen your work-readiness and life skills so you can reach your goals.

Workshop topics include:

• Orientation
• Customer Service and Sales
• Financial Literacy
• Employability Skills
• Life Skills
• And more!

Our workshops are a great way to grow, build confidence, and prepare for new opportunities. They help you get ready for school or work, improve problem-solving skills, and learn how to follow through on tasks — all qualities employers value.

Certification

We partner with local education providers to offer short-term certification training that leads directly to employment. These certifications are industry-recognized and can be used anywhere in the country.

Current certification options include:

• Customer Service and Sales
• Warehouse, Inventory and Logistics
• ServSafe for Managers
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
• Phlebotomy
• EMT
• CompTia A+
• Welding
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
• Forklift Training
• And More!

We’re always adding new certifications and training opportunities based on local employer needs.

Work Experiences, Internships or Job Shadowing

You can earn while you learn! We work with area employers to help you gain real-world experience, build your resume, and explore different career paths.

Whether it’s a work experience, internship, or on-the-job training, you’ll have the chance to develop professional skills and see what kind of work you enjoy.

Stephanie Bryant

When Team Launch first met Stephanie, she had recently completed her GED and was eager to gain job experience in a field she loved. She shared her dream of one day owning a bakery with her best friend and wanted to start by gaining hands-on experience in that environment.

Through Team Launch, Stephanie received work experience, occupational training, financial literacy education, and entrepreneurial education, and she also earned her ServSafe certification. With support from WIOA Youth Funds, she began a work experience placement at Kirchhoff’s Bakery in Paducah, KY.

Stephanie is now employed at Kirchhoff’s Bakery, where she continues to develop her skills and confidence. Her experience has strengthened her passion for baking and moved her one step closer to achieving her long-term goal of owning a bakery.

Akish Daniels

When Akish came to Team Launch, she had recently lost her caregiving job and felt uncertain about her next steps. With some college experience but no clear direction, she decided to pursue CNA training as a way to enter the healthcare field and build a career she truly wanted.

Team Launch supported her through training and helped her secure an On-the-Job Training placement at Providence Pointe, where she is gaining valuable hands-on experience. The support she received gave her the confidence to slow down, stay focused, and set new goals for her future.

Akish now plans to continue her education to become a Registered Nurse and hopes to one day work in a medical spa. She has made incredible progress toward building a stable and rewarding career.

• We’ll start by talking with you about what kind of employees you’re looking for and recommend candidates who fit your needs.
• You’ll receive applications or resumes and can interview candidates to see if they’re a good match.
• We’ll take care of all required paperwork, including the worksite agreement, wage details, position title, contact information, FEIN number, and at least two supervisor contacts. 
• We’ll do a quick supervisor orientation with both the main and backup supervisors so everyone understands how the program works. 
• Our staff will check in at least once a month to see how things are going, and you can always reach out to us anytime if issues come up. We’ll work directly with the participant to resolve them.  
• Timesheets are collected in person every two weeks, usually on Fridays, by either the Program Facilitator or the Grant Administrative Assistant. 
• As participants near the end of their placement, we’ll give you a heads-up so you have time to bring them onto your regular payroll if you decide to hire them.

All participants must pass a drug screen before starting work.

Interested in becoming an employer partner?
Reach out to the Program Facilitator at rachel.cornwell@kctcs.edu for more information

Team Launch partners with a wide range of employers across the region who are committed to helping young adults gain valuable work experience and build their skills. These partnerships create hands-on learning opportunities that prepare participants for long-term career success.

You can see some of our employer partners listed below. If your organization is interested in getting involved or learning more about how we can work together, please contact the Team Launch Program Facilitator at rachel.cornwell@kctcs.edu. We’d love to connect with you!

A&K Construction

ABM Educational Services

Artisan Construction

Big River Propeller

Gilliam Thompson Furniture

Hempwood

Ingram's Water and Air Equipment

Jett's Mechanical

Livingston County Hospital

Marshall County Hospital

Murray Calloway County Hospital

Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah

Paducah Veterinary Clinic

Randy's Body Shop

Sleep Central

Supply Solutions

Rachel Cornwell
Program Facilitator
rachel.cornwell@kctcs.edu
Office: (270) 534-3490
Cell: (270) 210-7206

WKCTC Team LAUNCH
4810 Alben Barkely Drive Paducah, KY 42001

Offices Located in Emerging Technology Center Suite 133