The Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce is once again preparing to partner up with Kentucky Christian University to offer a free job fair and hiring event that will help to connect eligible hires and those looking for work with the great businesses throughout Carter County.
The upcoming fair will be held next month on the date of Wednesday, March 19th inside the KCU Gymnasium at 100 Academic Parkway in Grayson. Currently reservations are open for businesses that want to get involved and be a part of this event – they can contact Mike at graysonchamber41143@gmail.com or by calling 606-474-4401 to begin the registration process.
For job seekers that plan on attending the event please work on having an up-to-date resume handy for you to bring to the fair. In the past these events have led to on-the-spot interviews and the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce along with Kentucky Christian University want everyone to be prepared for any employment opportunity that heads their way through this job fair and hiring event.
Once again it is scheduled for the date of Wednesday, March 19th.
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We want to remind everyone that a new requirement is now in place for all Kentuckians when it comes to renewing their driver’s license which comes in the form of a vision screening and took effect on the date of January 1st 2025.
According to officials from the KYTC the new vision screening requirement has been enacted through the passed House Bill 439 and “will enhance highway safety by ensuring drivers maintain acceptable vision standards when behind the wheel.” Once this goes into effect at the start of the next calendar year it will essentially ensure that motorists benefit from periodic screenings throughout their driving career on a cycle of every four to eight years depending on the license lifespan they choose. This, in turn, allows drivers on our roadways the peace of mind in knowing that each driver possesses the necessary visual capabilities to safely operate a vehicle, respond to road conditions, and prevent crashes.
For more information on this announcement or the new vision screening requirement you are being invited to visit the KYTC webpage on the matter which can be found at drive.ky.gov/visionscreening.
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Carter Caves State Resort Park will be hosting a job fair during the month of February where they are looking to round out their friendly and dedicated team with seasonal positions. The fair is scheduled for Monday, February 17th from 3 until 5pm inside the Lewis Caveland Lodge. Stop by for a chance to interview for positions ranging from housekeeping, food service, lifeguards, recreation, the front desk, campground, maintenance, and even working the mini golf course.
Anyone who may be interested in joining the Carter Caves Staff in one of these positions is being encouraged not to miss their opportunity to work at one of Kentucky’s most beautiful state parks. For more information about the upcoming job fair be sure to reach out and contact Carter Caves State Resort Park by calling 606-286-4411
Carter Caves State Resort Park is located at 344 Caveland Drive in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Accommodations are available at the Lewis Caveland Lodge, along with cottages and a campground. For more information about park lodgings, dining, and hiking you’re invited to visit parks.ky.gov.
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Officials in charge of the Carter County Clean-Up campaign have announced that they will be on West end of Carter County this week – and will be open on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Dumpsters will be open at the maintenance garage located on US 60 where clean-up personnel will be on site to help you unload your garbage between the hours of 8am and 2:30pm.
The County Clean-Up has now extended their list of non-accepted items to include: refrigerators, deep freezers, or televisions that’s along with household garbage, paint, tires, and batteries – please note that none of these items will be collected. Also remember that all garbage must also be bagged or boxed with no loose items being collected on site. The County Clean-Up campaign works on a rotating schedule and alternate between the East and West end of our county on a bi-weekly basis. After their stay this week it has been announced that dumpsters will be returning to the Maintenance Garage in Grayson on the dates of February 19th through the 21st.
Once again dumpsters will be open today through Friday of this week on the West end of the county between the hours of 8am and 2:30pm.