Northeast Career Center Helps Baylee Craig Find Her Dream Job
Baylee Craig
Unemployed and unsure of her next career move, Baylee Craig turned to Northeast Kentucky Career Center Services for help. A recommendation from a relative led her to the center, where she hoped to find guidance and support in navigating the challenging job market and discovering a fulfilling career path.
A partner in the Kentucky Career Center JobSight network of workforce centers, Northeast provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services in Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence counties under contract with Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP). Those services include programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who may need assistance honing skills such as résumé building or networking with local employers or who need assistance being retrained or going to school.
Craig’s career advisor, Amanda Hanshaw, helped her identify potential career paths in the mechanical field and provided guidance on relevant training programs. She assisted Craig with her résumé development, ensuring that her application materials effectively showcased her skills and experience.
Through the successful completion of her work experience program, Craig gained the skills and confidence needed to excel in the automotive industry. Her dedication and passion for mechanics caught the attention of Grease Monkey Garage in Olive Hill, where she has now secured employment as a mechanic. She is thrilled to work in a field she loves and looks forward to building a successful career at Grease Monkey Garage.
Craig credits Hanshaw with helping her find the ideal job. "She helped put me in the line of work that I was interested in, and she set me up in the perfect position," said Craig.
Craig’s experience with Northeast’s career services was overwhelmingly positive. She found her advisor to be "always accessible for any questions I had.”
“She was understanding and always helped to lead me in the right direction for whatever I needed," she said
When asked where she would be without Northeast Career Services, Craig admitted, "Possibly still unemployed."
Craig had a positive experience at the Northeast Career Center, and she frequently recommends it to anyone seeking employment opportunities. She believes their knowledgeable staff, welcoming environment, and extensive resources make it an essential stop for those striving to advance in their career.
For Craig, the Northeast Kentucky Career Center is not just a resource—it’s a partner in building a brighter future.
If you live in Eastern Kentucky and are interested in applying for career and employment services, visit jobsight.org/locations to find your nearest Kentucky Career Center JobSight and contact a career advisor to get started.
EKCEP, a nonprofit workforce development agency headquartered in Hazard, Ky., serves the citizens of 23 Appalachian coalfield counties. The agency provides an array of workforce development services and operates the Kentucky Career Center JobSight network of workforce centers, which provide access to more than a dozen state and federal programs that offer employment and training assistance for jobseekers and employers all under one roof. Learn more at ekcep.org.
