September 2012 Message from Commissioner Brinly

As you know, we are in the midst of the internal launch phase of the branding initiative. As we continue our work to achieve the brand promise, improve our services and focus more on our customers, many of you are looking forward to when we will begin the external launch phase.  In fact, one of the most common questions I hear around the offices throughout the state is, “When are we going to tell folks we will be the Kentucky Career Center?” 

Our target external launch date is January 2013. The Branding and Outreach steering committee determined this timeframe will allow us to properly monitor the completion of our new user-friendly website and the creation and installation of new office signs. The target date also gives time for our One Stop Certification and Workforce Development Academy to get underway. These programs will ensure that we are setting the same high standards and providing high-quality service throughout all offices statewide.

The Branding and Outreach steering committee is a decision-making group made up of partners that encompass the workforce development system. The group meets monthly to discuss the upcoming plans, process and procedures which relate to the rollout of the branding initiative. It is led by Brand Management Specialist Holly Neal.

The members are:

Kitty Armstrong                 KentuckianaWorks Workforce Investment Area

David Beach                      Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Beth Brinly                        Department of Workforce Investment

Terri Bradshaw                 Office of Employment and Training - Communications

Greg Dempsey                  Office of Employment and Training – EKOS

Jeanne Devers                   Office of Employment and Training – Regional Managers

Brian Easton                      Education and Workforce Development Cabinet – Facilities

Allison Flanagan                Office for the Blind

Sherry Johnson                  Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Area

Stuart Johnston                 Education and Workforce Development Cabinet – DTS

Cathy Lindsey                    Education and Workforce Development Cabinet – Communications

Heidi Margulis                  Humana, Kentucky Workforce Investment Board - Project Champion

Jason Slone                        Office of Employment and Training – Regional Managers

Tom West                          Kentucky Workforce Investment Board

Amy Wetherby                  Education and Workforce Development Cabinet – DTS

I hope you continue the momentum of excitement and enthusiasm I have seen as we begin to ramp up to the external launch to become the Kentucky Career Center.

Beth A. Brinly
Commissioner